This single-site group campground sits on Prosser Reservoir's western shore, 10 minutes north of Truckee. It's built for gatherings — one large site accommodating up to 50 people and 10 vehicles, with the reservoir right outside your tent flap.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 1
- 💵Fee per Night
- $143
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 5,800 ft
- 📍GPS
- 39.37752, -120.15633
- 🌤️Best Seasons
- spring, fall
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 530-587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
The lone campsite sprawls across Jeffrey pine and fir forest dotted with sagebrush, offering reservoir views and glimpses of surrounding mountains through the trees. It's tent-only territory — no RVs allowed. The setup centers around group logistics: picnic and serving tables, a large BBQ, and a campfire circle sized for serious gatherings. Vault toilets handle the basics.
The 50-person capacity makes this a destination for extended families, scout troops, or friend groups planning multi-day reunions. At $143 per night, it pencils out to less than $3 per person for a lakefront location this close to Tahoe.
What to Know
Reservations are required, which makes sense given there's only one site. The campground operates spring through fall, avoiding Tahoe's snow season. A 10-mph speed limit keeps Prosser Reservoir civilized for swimmers and paddlers, even with power boats allowed. The on-site boat ramp means you can launch directly from camp.
Nearby
Prosser Reservoir delivers the standard Sierra lake menu: kayaking, swimming, fishing. The surrounding area threads with hiking, biking, horseback, and OHV trails, though specifics depend on what you're after. Truckee sits 10 minutes south with full services — restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations — plus Interstate access for stragglers driving up from the Bay Area or Sacramento.
Lake Tahoe proper lies 30 minutes south, expanding your options for boating and scenic drives. Boca Reservoir, 30 minutes east, offers backup water access with room for water skiing if Prosser feels too mellow. The area also connects to Donner Camp Interpretive Trail and Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail for history buffs, plus Stampede Reservoir and Prosser Pits OHV area for motorized recreation.