Recreation area

Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area

Tahoe National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Easy to More Difficult trails depending on length and trail selected, Terrain: Generally comprised of gentle slopes.  Use: Heavy snowmobile use.  Because of snowmobile use, ski use is not recommended.  Use of wheeled vehicles on snowmobile routes is prohibited.  Topographic maps: Sierraville, Sattley, Independence Lake and English Mountain Trailhead: Intersection of Jackson Meadow Road and Highway 89, 17 miles north of Truckee.  Overnight camping for seven days or less is permitted from November 16 to April 14 at the Little Truckee Summit Parking Area. Restrooms and fire rings available. No garbage services or water is available.

Activities

  • BIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.