Prosser Family Campground

Truckee, CA

4.4(118 reviews)

About this campground

Prosser Family Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir within the Tahoe National Forest, 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its many recreational opportunities such as boating, canoeing, paddling, fishing, and abundant hiking, biking, and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The campground offers single-family campsites with large parking spurs. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground is situated within walking distance of the western shore of the reservoir. A scenic forest of Jeffrey pine and fir trees covers the area, while sagebrush dots the forest floor. Some sites have views of the reservoir and the surrounding mountains can be seen through the trees. Prosser Reservoir is a popular location for canoeing, swimming and fishing. Power boating is allowed but a 10-mph speed limit is enforced. A boat ramp is located a half-mile away near Prosser Ranch Group Campground. The surrounding area offers many hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails.

What campers say

Prosser Family Campground is a scenic, well-kept spot for dry camping near Truckee with roomy, mostly flat sites under pine trees. Hosts are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though staffing can be thin at times. Vault toilets are generally adequate but may go longer between services during busy periods. There are no hookups and water isn’t always available, so plan accordingly. Reservoir access requires a short walk or driving a rough, steep dirt road to a boat launch; shore areas can be mucky, making kayaking more pleasant than swimming. Good base camp for nearby Lake Tahoe activities.

Our summary of 118 traveler reviews.

Amenities

Sites

  • Back-In

Setting

  • Lake

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  • .GOV
  • .RECREATION
  • Bathrooms
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Campfire
  • Canoeing
  • Dirt
  • Dogs
  • Family Friendly
  • Firepits
  • Fishing
  • Forest Service
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • National Park
  • Pets
  • Primitive
  • Public Park
  • Pull-In
  • RV
  • Scenic
  • Shade
  • Swimming
  • Tents
  • Trails
  • Trees
  • US Forest Service
  • Water
  • Wildlife

118 reviews

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Location

Address
Unnamed Rd, Truckee, CA 96161
GPS
39.3774° N, 120.1615° W

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