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Established Camping

Prosser Family

8 Reviews

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About

National Forest

Tahoe National Forest

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, paddeling, fishing, and abundant hiking, biking, and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by 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 and drinking water 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.

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.

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Location

Prosser Family is located in California

Directions

From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north toward Sierraville. In aproximately 3.5 miles turn right at the sign for Prosser Recreation Sites. In about 1 mile, you will pass Lakeside Campground. In another half mile, Prosser Family Campground will be on the left. 13453 Old Highway 89, Truckee, CA 96161

Address

10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161

Coordinates

39.377646 N
120.162514 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Poor
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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$20

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Reservations

(877) 444-6777

Terry S.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2022

Quiet, Views, Hiking and Kayaking

This is such a beautiful spot to get away. Sites are large and private. Some with beautiful views of the lake. Nice places to walk and even with the low water of October I was able to take a long leisurely paddle. The Campground Host, Richard, was helpful and friendly. This is going to be my go-to midweek getaway.

Site8

Month of VisitNovember

Overthathill21

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 27, 2022

Large sites, #11 has a view of the lake.

We selected this CG for its boondocking and proximity to Lake Tahoe. There was no water available so we filled our trailer tank and two 5gal containers. Black bears in the area and a large bear proof container is on every site.

Site11

Month of VisitJuly

Joe T.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 7, 2022

Favorite hosts and campground

My favorite campground by far. The hosts are super welcoming and keep everything clean and in order

Site17

Month of VisitJuly

Gay Lynn A.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2021

Excellent FS Campground

This is a lovely site. Tall pines, wonderful air, picnic tables, fire rings, bear safes, vault toilets. The sites aren’t on top of each other. The camp hosts are excellent. We were lucky to find a non reserved night for our one night stay. The water was out, so that is unfortunate, but we are in an RV and didn’t need it. Cell service is ok - you might wait a bit on the data - but both AT&T and Verizon worked here, although the Verizon was stronger. It’s easy in on a paved road. The drought has the reservoir way down.

Site21

Month of VisitAugust

Char P.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Small Wooded Gem

What a gem! Beautiful tall pine trees and spacious sites. Most are back in style with picnic table and fire ring. Super nice camp hosts (shout out to Bill and Sharon). Very quiet, we slept well and would return if traveling this way again. A few sites have distant view of the lake. Most sites are at least partly shaded by tall trees. Pine cones and pine scent was lovely. No water unfortunately a pipe was broken. Hosts directed us to a nearby NF campground to get water.

Site29

Month of VisitJuly

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Shanel M.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2020

Quiet, dispersed, beautiful

My family (2 yr old and 3 month old) just left this lovely campground and can’t recommend it enough for dry camping. The campsites are dispersed, the vault toilets are clean and it is only 15 minutes to Truckee. It’s an easy walk to the reservoir.

Skyeriver .

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

ADA KIND

Good place to Basecamp from. Close to MTBike parks in summer. Level, quiet, clean. Decent location to many National Forests.

Month of VisitSeptember

Rebecca J.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 7, 2018

Large sites, quiet, & beautiful views

We stayed for two nights during the end of June 2018. Despite being summer, the temperature drops significantly at night. Even with cold weather sleeping bags, my son and I were really cold. There’s no electricity or bath houses, so charge all your devices and shower before your visit, lol. The potable water pumps are tricky to learn how to use at first, and the water is very cold.

The sites are large and relatively flat, so tent camping is easy. While there are some sites that cannot be reserved online, I highly recommend that you do not rely on getting one that is first come, first serve. We saw three trucks filled with families trying to go after the last non-reservable site. So, reserve yours online!

Be aware that there might be bear that get close to your sleeping quarters as the area is full of them. I was never scared, but my son swore that he saw one while he was going to bed. I was still up chit chatting with neighbors, so I did not see anything. Earlier that day, the Forest Ranger came through the camp to do an interpretive by showing everyone various mammal furs, two of which were bears. He told us that they have learned to be attracted to ice chests (coolers) and plastic boxes; they know these can contain food, so cover them with blankets or towels when secured in your car or around the campsite. Of course, food should be locked away at night and when not being prepared.

This campground is located next to Prosser Reservoir, so there are beautiful views of the lake. The sites on the back side of the grounds have the best views. Even if you don’t get a lake view, do not worry as there are plenty of places to hike with lots of spectacular views! Pick up a copy of ‘Lake Tahoe’s Spectacular Wildflower Trails’ by Julie S. Carville, and pick a trail! Sagehen Creek Trail (Hike #12 in the book, I believe) is very close by Prosser Family Campground.

The coolest thing about this place is that you can drink while enjoying the natural views! Wahoo!

Month of VisitJuly