Cold Creek

Tahoe National Forest, California

Overlanding score
65/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
tent, rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

picnic tablefire ringfishinghikingtrail

About Cold Creek

Overview

Cold Creek Campground is located on Highway 89, 4.5 miles south of Sierraville, California.

The facility location makes Cold Creek a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking. This is a small campground recommended for tent camping and small campers. Large RVs will not be able to make the turnaround exit at this facility. There are a couple of hike-in sites within this campground that share a small parking area toward the back of this facility. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.Recreation

Cold Creek offers rainbow trout fishing and swimming. Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail and Overlook Trail both begin at nearby Cottonwood Creek Campground. Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.Natural Features

The campground lies in a meadow between Cold Creek and Highway 89. Jeffrey pine and white fir trees cover half the campground, while the other half is situated closer to the creek among cottonwoods, willow and aspen trees.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Tahoe is conveniently close, only 35 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.

Source: Recreation.gov

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