Prosser Family
Closed for the season. Opens May 27, 2026 and operates through October 10. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Water will not be available for the 2026 season; campers must bring their own.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 7000 ft. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with up to 9 inches along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Madrone Springs Underburn - 185 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a 185-acre prescribed fire off Madrone Springs Road near Nevada City, Calif. starting Oct. 28, 2026. Ignitions may continue for several days, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Highway 20, Madrone Springs Rd., Washington Ridge and the…
About
Prosser Family Campground occupies a forested setting of Jeffrey pine and fir on the western shore of Prosser Reservoir, roughly four miles north of Interstate 80 via Highway 89. The reservoir is popular for canoeing, swimming, and fishing, with power boating permitted at speeds up to 10 mph. A boat ramp is located half a mile away at Prosser Ranch Group Campground. The campground offers 29 standard nonelectric single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and bear-resistant food locker. Vault toilets are available. Firewood may be purchased from the campground host when available. The surrounding Tahoe National Forest provides extensive hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, plus access to the Prosser Pits OHV area, though non-street-legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground. Nearby attractions include Boca Reservoir for water skiing, the historic town of Truckee with full services, and Lake Tahoe 30 minutes to the south.
Directions
From Truckee, take Highway 89 north approximately 4 miles from I-80. Turn right at the Prosser Recreation Area sign onto the paved road. Prosser Family Campground is on the left in approximately 1.5 miles, past Lakeside Campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-3558 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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