Sagehen Creek Campground

22 reviews

Sage Hen Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, USA
+1 530-265-4531
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Sagehen Creek Campground Introduce

Nestled in the heart of Truckee, California, Sagehen Creek Campground offers a serene escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. This dispersed campground is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat amidst pristine natural surroundings. With only 10 spacious campsites, you can enjoy the tranquility of the great outdoors without feeling crowded.

The campground is conveniently located near Sagehen Creek, providing easy access to water and beautiful marshland meadows. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a fire pit, making it ideal for a cozy campfire evening. A pit restroom is also available, ensuring basic amenities are covered.

One of the standout features of Sagehen Creek Campground is its peaceful atmosphere. At night, you’ll be lulled to sleep by the soothing sounds of the creek, and in the morning, you’ll wake up to the cheerful songs of birds. The absence of noisy generators adds to the tranquility, making it a perfect spot for a true nature experience.

However, visitors should be prepared for the local wildlife and the occasional rough terrain. The road to the campground can be a bit challenging, so a 4WD vehicle is recommended. Wildlife sightings, including coyotes and black bears, are not uncommon, adding an element of adventure to your stay.

Despite the occasional mosquito presence, especially in the marshland areas, the beauty and peacefulness of Sagehen Creek Campground make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you’re planning a short stay or a longer retreat, this campground offers a unique and memorable outdoor experience.

Spacious campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
Pit restroom available
Peaceful atmosphere with no noisy generators
Close proximity to Sagehen Creek and marshland meadows
Wildlife sightings, including coyotes and black bears
4WD recommended for access

Customer Feedback:

"We enjoyed our two-night stay. The place is very beautiful and so peaceful! At night you're rocked by the sound of the creek and in the morning the singing birds wake you up."
"The campsites are very large and you're not on top of the other campers. It's a dispersed campground so it's free, but each site has a picnic table and a fire pit."
"This campground was wonderful. Despite the fact my group and I decided to go during cold weathers, it was great. The road is pretty clear on the way up."

Location

California Nevada County Truckee Sage Hen Road

Customer Reviews

4.0

22 reviews

Adeline CHAUTARD

Jul 09, 2023

We enjoyed our two-night stay, we planned to stay 1 more night but we were literally devoured by mosquitoes like never before, despite repellent, so we left. Most people during our stay camped for 1 night. Sagehen creek is very close to the campsite (convenient to get some water), and the meadows are mostly marshland, that's why there were a lot of mosquitoes. The place is very beautiful and so peaceful! At night you're rocked by the sound of the creek and in the morning the singing birds wake you up. Thank goodness NO noisy generators!!! The campsites are very large and you're not on top of the other campers. There are just 10 spots, on July 4 3 spots were occupied and the next night, 5 spots. It's a dispersed campground so it's free, but each site has a picnic table and a fire pit, plus there's a pit restroom ( no need to dig a hole ;) ) The road to get there is a bit rough at some points, 4 WD is necessary! We saw a coyote on the road and my son saw a black bear in the meadow 30 yards from our tent.

Hailey Cannon

Jun 21, 2022

This campground was wonderful. Despite the fact my group and I decided to go during cold weathers, it was great. The road is pretty clear on the way up. Hit some terrain closer to the actual campground site. Had fire pits, a bathroom, picnic table, beautiful river. The ground was marshy around the campground area. But more than enough space for tents.

Geoff Sage

Dec 02, 2023

Went here every summer as a kid in the late 50s early 60s. Learned how to fish here. Hooked myself many times. Would gather red ants and put them with black ants and watch them fight. Ran around and caught grasshoppers for fishing bait. Always just our 2 families there. Not alot of people tent camped back then. Great memories.

Kelsey Kareck

Jul 25, 2017

I didn't camp here, but I did hike Sagehen Creek Trail with my 3 year old son and 4 year old nephew. This is so far one of my favorite hikes I've been on since moving to Reno. I would highly recommend this hike if you want a place that has free parking (BIG BONUS) and easy trail. It is flat with almost no incline. The kids had no troubles keeping up and enjoying themselves on this hike because of the ease of the trail. You will be hiking along the creek for a while so bring bug spray. The trail is filled with beautiful different kinds of wild flowers and ends at Stampede Reservoir. Note: The trail is close to 5 miles there and back.

Elise O'Bayley

Nov 26, 2018

An awesome little camping spot in the mountains near Tahoe. If you're looking for a new place to camp, enjoy a little light off reading, and enjoy having only a few campsites, then you'll love Sagehen. Each campsite has a picnic bench and fire pit. There's vault toilets on site. As well as a lake to fish in not far away. A nice little slice of nature, right in our backyard.

Art Teacher

Aug 15, 2016

The showers were disgusting, it would have been 1000 times more sanitary to bathe in the creek. The staff (Faerthen Felix) was very short and rude behavior. Make sure you leave with all your belongings because they will not accommodate or help you retrieve a lost item. Not a pleasant stay.