Campground Review - Truckee River RV Park - Truckee, California

Description

The Truckee River RV Park is a lovely little campground nestled in the scenic Truckee River Valley amidst the forested peaks of the Sierra mountains. The campground is right next to the rushing Truckee River and conveniently located near Lake Tahoe, ski resorts, and shopping and dining venues in Truckee, California. This full-amenity park is a great place from which to enjoy the many outdoors activities in the area.

Location

Truckee River RV Park
10068 Hirschdale Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Park: (530) 448-4650
Latitude: 39.382830 N, Longitude: -120.083746 W, Elevation: 5,817 feet (1,773 m)

Details

We stayed for four-nights at the Truckee River RV Park in late May, 2019. The park was a nice place to stop while passing through the area.

Cost

For four-nights at a 30 amp full hookup back-in site, we paid about $65 per night, including tax, $5/night extra-vehicle fee, and Good Sam Discount.

Ratings (1-5)

Accessibility – 3/5

The campground is just off Interstate I-80 and is easily accessible via paved roads. Lanes in the park are well-maintained asphalt, but somewhat narrow. The park has back-in RV sites and can accommodate large rigs, although some sites are more difficult to back into than others due to placement of landscape elements or guest vehicles. The campground facilities have provisions for Universal access, although the office/deli/market does not appear to have an access ramp.

Facilities/Amenities – 4/5

The campground amenities include full hookup sites, restrooms and showers, laundry room, picnic shelter, and playground. The park features a market, deli, gift shop, gas station, as well as propane and firewood sales. The campground also features paddle-board/tube rentals and a river raft tour outfitter. Facilities are clean and well-maintained.

Site quality – 5/5

Sites have full hookups with 50/30/20 or 30/20 amp electric, grill box, and a picnic table. The campground features back-in sites. Sites are paved, with fair separation between sites. Many sites have shade trees.

Scenic Value – 5/5

This nicely landscaped campground is set in the scenic Truckee River Valley, very close to the white-water Truckee River, and has lovely views of the forested slopes of the Sierra mountain peaks.

Location/Isolation – 3/5

The campground is green, forested, and fairly well screened from the nearby interstate. Sites are spacious and do not feel crowded. The campground does receive considerable road noise from Interstate I-80. A rail-line runs through the valley just across the river, but generates little noticeable noise since there are no nearby rail crossings where trains would sound their horns.

Paws Friendliness – 4/5

The campground is pet friendly, with cleanup stations but no enclosed pet run. The campground is large enough for a fair walk with your pet.

Overall Rating – 4/5

Overall, the Truckee River RV Park is a nice place to stay while passing through the area or while enjoying the many outdoor activities and recreational venues of the area. We enjoyed our stay here and would certainly visit another time.

Additional info

Internet access

We received a strong 4G Verizon signal at this campground. The campground provided free WiFi.

Water Quality

The water at this campground tested hard.

Nearby Amenities

The campground features a gas station, market and deli. Gas stations, restaurants, and some automotive services are available nearby in Truckee. A wide range of grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, automotive and RV services are available at Reno, NV (25 miles) or Sacramento, CA (107 miles).