
USDA Forest Service · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview 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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation 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. Facilities 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 are provided. Natural Features 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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information. Nearby Attractions Boca Reservoir is 30 minutes east of the campground, offering additional boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaraunts, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 30 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 3.6 mi
fuel station
Beacon
- 3.6 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 4.0 mi
grocery
Raley's O-N-E Market
- 3.6 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.0 mi
trailhead
Hobart Mills Trailhead , Prosser Trailhe
- 3.5 mi
attraction
Rodeo Grounds
- 0.3 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- 10811 Stockrest Springs Road · Truckee, CA 96161
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 877-444-6777.
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 78 days ahead.
Based on 135 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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