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Prosser Family
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There is a temporary water outage at our facility, and water will not be available until further notice. In the meantime, you should bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Jul 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
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, paddling, fishing, and abundant hiking, biking, and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for 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 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.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.Camp site features
Across 29 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 29 sites
- Pets allowed: all 29 sites
- Longest rig: 60 ft
- Largest party: 6 people
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
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (152)
5 stars
89
4 stars
41
3 stars
12
2 stars
7
1 stars
3
Angela L
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:009
Reviewed 4 days ago
We really enjoyed this campground! It was quiet, sites where we stayed were a good distance apart. The toilets were clean, and not too smelly, considering they are pit toilets. Our only issue was there was no water. We came prepared and had plenty of water for us and our dogs.
robert s
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:002
Reviewed 10 days ago
The location of the camp and this site itself was great. Easy walk with boards and kayaks to the water. Great shade coverage across the day. plenty of space for our crew and dogs.
Camp hosts were great as well. Helpful as needed but never bothered and very accommodating. They seem to enjoy what they do and take it seriously.
The bathrooms were very nice and clean. One of the teens in our group said it was the cleanest bathroom she's ever seen in a campground. High praise from a critical eye!
Michael T
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:004
Reviewed 13 days ago
I had low expectations of this location and it couldn’t even meet them. Will not return
stephen g
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:025
Reviewed 24 days ago
Been to PFCamp several times. Was what we expected. OK for us.
Colleen M
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:015
Reviewed 24 days ago
Beautiful spot. Quiet. Sites spread put nicely!
Jonathan E
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:008
Reviewed 24 days ago
Besides having no working water at the campground the facilities were clean and well maintained.
Simone H
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:024
Reviewed 24 days ago
Great quiet site and clean bathroom. Easy to access and nice smaller campground. Water was accessible but best for people with small boat or paddle board. Shoreline is a short walk but no comfortable place to sit by the water. Will go again.
Liv T
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:029
Reviewed 25 days ago
This was a lovely, QUIET campground! I spent one night here in spot 29 (the very last spot before exit). There was so much space between me and the other campsites. The bathrooms were located on a well maintained path a short walk away. I was sleeping in my car but there was plenty of space for my tent and the park spot was flat. All of the sites were pretty flat - which is important for my folks when they bring their RV.
The reservoir is really close, you can walk down or do a little off-roading down a road. When I come back I'll bring a raft, picnic, and drive down to park by the water. It was beautiful.
Don't come here if you're looking for a place to party. This is a family friendly, quiet campground.
Trevor A
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:005
Reviewed a month ago
Awesome campsite in an awesome location. No running water at the time I stayed there, but that is not the end of the world.
Malinda G
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:017
Reviewed a month ago
Campsites are decently spaced and nicely kept. The Bear boxes are convenient appreciated. Part of the reservoir is within walking distance, but on a steep slope. If you’re up for a further walk you can get to the water in another location, or its just a short drive to the boat ramp which has foot access as well.
There’s no drinkable water available, but it’s not a huge inconvenience to bring your own in my opinion.
Curtis D
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:012
Reviewed a month ago
The campsite was very peaceful and beautiful. We will go back! The reason for the 4 stars (Closer to 3 stars) is for a couple different issues. I noticed upon arrival that there was a camp host site, without a camp host. Then there was a tankard of "not potable water" as there was no water available in the spigots. When we at our site, I noticed the fire pit was full up to the rim with dirt and debris. No chance of having a campfire if I left it like that. I dug it out and buried the fire debris. After walking around, I noticed many fire rings filled to the top. The camp host at the other campground made daily trips to clean bathrooms but never once observed the checking the camp sites or converse with any of the campers. If you have a trailer, make sure you reserve on the inner circle, as the table and firepits are on the opposite side of the trailer door on the outer circle. We were in the inner circle, and I found out that issue from a fellow camping family that was on the outer circle.
To be clear, we still had a great camping trip and didn't let any of the above issues ruin our time there and we will return to camp there again. We are used to dry camping off grid. The kids had a blast and as I mentioned the place is beautiful and very serine.
Tracie K
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:009
Reviewed a month ago
Camp site was large and flat. Campers were quiet (except some early morning generators). It was only "good" rating because there was no water and no camp host.
Justin V
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:029
Reviewed a month ago
Only water was a big plastic tote of the west side. Campground/bathroom was not cleaned. Pine needles covered the ground not raked by fire pits. If you want to have a fire bring a rake to clean up around fire pits so you don’t start a forest fire. No campground host
David W
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:008
Reviewed a month ago
Email notifications were sent out in advance of our trip that there would be no potable. There was an above ground tank with a little water left in it when we arrived. That’s the good part. The not so good was that there was no toilet paper in any of the bathrooms and no camp host or firewood for sale. It’s a nice spot, near the lake but not within easy walking distance. Overall a “fair” place to camp in the Tahoe area.
AnnMarie H
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:016
Reviewed a month ago
it was very awesome and laid back, I had no issues and everyone there was very friendly.
sabrina l
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:003
Reviewed a month ago
We loved the quiet-ness. Respectful campers and clean bathrooms. Only thing that was disappointing is the lack of a bucket to put out fire(as other campgrounds provide one)
THOMAS J
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:010
Reviewed 2 months ago
Always a good weekend at Prosser Family Campground. Camp sites nicely spaced and relatively level.
Susan A
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:004
Reviewed 7 months ago
Prosser Family Campground was a new destination for us this year and we loved it. It's off the beaten path, so very peaceful and quiet. The campsites are well laid out and easy to access. One afternoon we drove over to the lakeside campground, which we passed getting to Prosser, and were glad we had reserved Prosser because we liked it better. We can't wait to visit again.
John B
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:024
Reviewed 8 months ago
Spacious sites, clean restrooms, quiet campers, and good sized parking spaces.
Alex A
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:017
Reviewed 8 months ago
Nice quiet campground when I was there. For those who want easy lake access it is about a 1/4 mile hike downhill from camp. I would definitely return. Plenty of space for my van and decent space between campsites.
JoAnn N
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:009
Reviewed 9 months ago
Stayed in space 9 which is very large. The campground has lots of large spaces and you don’t feel like you are right on top of your neighbors. Beautiful pine trees and the lake is gorgeous. Campground is quiet. This is my favorite non-hookup campground in Northern California.
Janette G
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:029
Reviewed 9 months ago
Really nice campground! Beautiful trees and nice little walk to the lake.
Kacie R
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:006
Reviewed 9 months ago
I felt very safe as a solo traveler, especially with some internet access. My stay was quiet. Facilities were clean and in working order. Staff was helpful in approaching me and checking me in.
Charles L
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:026
Reviewed 10 months ago
This was a wonderful campground. Lots and Lots of space. Many trails . The camp hosts were great. It was completely dry camping as the water was not available. The camp host had some water storage. The ranger station down the road had water and would let you fill up your RV.
Overall a great place.
Jenna W
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:029
Reviewed 10 months ago
Great campsite. No water, no electricity very primitive camping site. Campfires should NOT be allowed.
kimberly g
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:006
Reviewed 10 months ago
The bathrooms stunk up the whole campground. It wasn't like that last year. It was nice to have a fire and the host was great.
Cody H
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:019
Reviewed a year ago
The water wasn’t turned on to the campground. Not a big deal if there was a warning pre arrival, but getting there and having to drive back to town was a pain.
Annette K
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:024
Reviewed a year ago
Very nice, very quiet, very close to several beautiful hikes and to lake.
Trista G
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:011
Reviewed a year ago
Always the good spots close to the lake. The other campers were quiet and respectful, no loud animals or dogs barking. Relaxing and nice, bathrooms were clean. Lovely weekend.
Michael d
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:021
Reviewed a year ago
Great site, bear box was big and easy to use. Host was easy to communicate with and bathrooms were clean. Water was shut off but not an issue for us. Would stay again.
Rich R
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:020
Reviewed a year ago
Nice quiet campground. Hosts were friendly and helpful. Be aware there is NO water at this campground.
Emily D
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:029
Reviewed a year ago
This campground has great space for each campsite and beautiful scenery. The campground was quiet and well taken care of. We would absolutely stay here again.
Coleen H
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:015
Reviewed a year ago
Unfortunately, my reservation information had the most important information at the very bottom of the email. It said, there’s water in the campground. I didn’t read to the bottom of the email so I had not put water in my tank. Fortunately for me this really nice park volunteer directed me to the Ranger station where in front of the Fire station there is a hose. Potable and pretty good tasting.
christa c
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:018
Reviewed a year ago
The host was wonderful. The area is clean, quiet and beautiful.
Nikolaus P
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:015
Reviewed a year ago
Very nice smallish campground in a beautiful spot. Second year of no-water at the campground.
Teri S
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:026
Reviewed a year ago
Campground was well maintained and the host was wonderful to work with. The sites are large and spacious.
Macy C
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:005
Reviewed a year ago
It was so peaceful and beautiful. We loved it.
Ellen S
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:009
Reviewed a year ago
Wonderful campground, spacious, private, shady. In late June when I was there the water was broken, though they did have a back up container I would bring your own potable water. We filled up at the ranger ranger station.
Denise W
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:018
Reviewed a year ago
We had a reservation for site 18, arriving on June 17th. We arrived at 2:30pm, and someone was in our site with all their gear - big camper, ATVs, paddle boards, all of it. When I showed the camp host that we had booked that site, she basically threw up her hands and said "well they have been there for two nights already, and aren't leaving for another two nights". She had no interest in doing anything even though I was showing her my confirmation email. She proceeded to say "their friends left just now for a doctor's appointment, and you can take their site (19) for the night". There was nothing else we could do as the campground was completely booked. As we were getting settled in the campers who were in our site came over asking about the situation, and to tell us that their son would be coming up the following night so we had to leave by then. It was as if they were all doing us a big favor - we had booked and paid for 18 a month prior.
We have camped here many times, and have never had a problem. Most likely this will be the last time, too.
Roger S
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:003
Reviewed a year ago
Nice spacious campsites. Camp host very helpful
Susan P
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:028
Reviewed a year ago
There is no water service at this campground
Jenn M
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:019
Reviewed 2 years ago
I threw my husband a 50th birthday at this location last time we went. It was a good time. We walked down to the reservoir as a group and enjoyed the sights and stood in the water. This place is beautiful and the camp ground is always nice to stay in. There does need to be an upgrade done to some of the picnic tables. The one in the space we stayed is falling apart and someone put the bench seat on the stumps where the trailer sits. We will always come back though. So pretty and very peaceful.
Lee B
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:026
Reviewed 2 years ago
We were there in September with our trailer. The campground was nice and clean. Only a few other people at that time. Great hiking and biking trails nearby. The Donner Interpretive loop is 1.5 miles from camp. The walk through the meadow was so beautiful with all the fall colors just starting to change. I’d definitely come back.
Patti G
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:028
Reviewed 2 years ago
Campground was very clean and the sites were spacious.
Robert B
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:006
Reviewed 2 years ago
There was no water. Check ahead so you don't get bushwhacked. This was a one-nighter for us and we would not have stayed any longer unless we had brought our kayaks.
Nancy A
Loop:Area Prosser Family
Site:024
Reviewed 2 years ago
Prosser campground was absolutely beautiful. Our spot was clean and quiet. We were close to the bathrooms. The bathrooms were in excellant condition.
Popularity
Busy · 60%
Busiest in July, when about 60% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
Location
Truckee, CA 96161
