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Prosser Ranch Group

3 mi northeast of Truckee, CA · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Prosser Ranch Group

Prosser Ranch Group Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir, within the Tahoe National Forest, about 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Prosser Reservoir is a popular location for kayaking, swimming and fishing. Power boating is allowed but a 10-mph speed limit is enforced. A boat ramp is located on-site. The surrounding area offers many hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails. The campground offers one large-group, tent-only campsite, that can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles. The site is not suitable for RV camping. Picnic and serving tables, a large BBQ and a campfire circle are provided, along with vault toilets. The campground is situated on the western shore…

  • Fees: $143 per site
  • Season: May 27 – October
  • Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
  • Where: 3 mi northeast of Truckee, CA · 39.37752, -120.15633
  • Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingOff-road (OHV)Winter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

43°
18°Jan
46°
20°Feb
50°
24°Mar
56°
27°Apr
65°
34°May
75°
39°Jun
84°
44°Jul
83°
43°Aug
76°
38°Sep
64°
30°Oct
51°
24°Nov
42°
18°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Prosser Ranch Group from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Prosser Dam Boat RampATV road0.2 mi0.3 mi
Prosser Ck West ConnectorATV road0.4 mi1.0 mi
Prosser Pit AccessATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.5 mi0.8 mi
Prosser Neighborhood AccessDirt bike0.5 mi0.6 mi
17E18ATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi0.3 mi
17E18-C10ATV / OHV, Dirt bike0.8 mi0.1 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 16.5 mi
Water fill-up: 11.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.