Sagehen Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sagehen Creek is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Truckee, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,500 ft

39.4346, -120.2574 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sagehen Creek?

No. Sagehen Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Sagehen Creek?

Camping at Sagehen Creek is free.

Is there drinking water at Sagehen Creek?

No. Sagehen Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Sagehen Creek?

Sagehen Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sagehen Creek

Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Sagehen Creek, in straight-line miles: Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 19 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 19 miles), Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 24 miles), and Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.