California / Nevada County / Tahoe National Forest

Prosser Family

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 27, 2026 and operates through October 10. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Water system is currently non-functional.

About

Prosser Family Campground is located on the west shore of Prosser Reservoir within Tahoe National Forest, approximately 10 minutes north of Truckee. The campground offers 29 single-family campsites situated within walking distance of the reservoir's western shore. A scenic forest of Jeffrey pine and fir trees provides shade throughout the campground, while sagebrush dots the forest floor. Some sites offer filtered views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains through the trees. The reservoir is a popular destination for water-based recreation including canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Power boating is permitted but a 10-mph speed limit is enforced to maintain a peaceful environment. A boat ramp with trailer parking is located less than a mile from the campground at Prosser Ranch Group Campground. The area receives heavy use during the summer season. The surrounding area offers extensive recreational opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and OHV enthusiasts. The Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail can be accessed directly from the campground. The Prosser OHV staging area is approximately two miles west across Highway 89, providing access to Prosser Hill Motorcycle Trail and the Sagehen Hills OHV trail system. Truckee is 10 minutes south with full amenities, and Lake Tahoe is 30 minutes away.

Directions

From Truckee take Highway 89 north approximately four miles north of I-80. Look for Prosser Recreation Area sign on the right. Turn right onto paved road and campground will be on the left in approximately 1.5 miles.

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