Prosser Family Campground, Truckee, CA

Prosser Family Campground is located in the Truckee Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (42 min southwest of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 5,817 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $20.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (81)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		27%
3 star		9%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@JennM8218259 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #19

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.

@LeeB7982328 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #26

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. Id definitely come back.

@PattiG0EE89E06 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #28

Campground was very clean and the sites were spacious.

@NancyA9740553 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #24

Prosser campground was absolutely beautiful. Our spot was clean and quiet. We were close to the bathrooms. The bathrooms were in excellant condition.

@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #6

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.

@AllenT5449238 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #2

Camphost was awesome! He came over and greeted us on the first day and said goodbye on the last day. Even brought us some firewood.

@KathleenH93864 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #3

our camp host, ken, was absolutely lovely and made our stay wonderful. Super helpful and knowledgeable. a real delight!

@DarlaH5223249 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #26

This is a nice, quiet, well-managed campground in what is otherwise the super-busy Truckee area. I gave it 4 stars only because of the water situation. I understand that pipes need to be repaired, but money is apparently not available to get it done. It doesn't seem to keep people away (we brought enough water for our 4-night family camp), so you do need to reserve. The sites are level and easy to back a small trailer into. Prosser Reservoir, a nature preserve, is within a short walk. We like wildlife and birdwatching, so we appreciate that no motorized boats are allowed.

@ChristinaC3597 · Camped on Jul 9, 2024 at Campsite #4

My camp site was spacious and had a little trail leading down to the lake. While there were plenty of other folks at the campground, everyone was really respectful, quiet, and friendly. The campsite had plenty of flat spots for setting up a tent. Bathrooms were very clean. Be sure to bring plenty of water when potable water is not available.

@TheresaS508148 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #28

Well maintained campground. It was full of folks over the holiday weekend and toilets were never smelly or dirty. Site 28 is next to the road and noise was never a problem. It was a large space as well! Will be back!

@BrentB9407750 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #4

Quiet shady, nice.

@RALPHB2918180 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #5

Camp ground was very clean. The camp host was the best. I will be coming back here as soon as possible. Great place to visit.

@HYUNGJINPE7FE8 · Camped on May 26, 2024 at Campsite #10

Water tap is not working. Does say anything on details. Toilet is very clean ever no smells. Thank you for camping host.

@CarolSFE88AF2D · Camped on Sep 27, 2023 at Campsite #29

This is a beautiful campground. However, it is long over due for the drinking water to be made available to all of the campers.

@EdmundS6F41DE0 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #5

Really enjoyed our stay. The camp host Richard was great!

@JasonG2268691 · Camped on Sep 5, 2023 at Campsite #5

My brother invited me for the weekend and I ended up staying for 2 weeks. It's a beautiful peaceful place. Richard the camp host is very nice and helpful. I spent basically the 1st 2 weeks of September and the weather was perfect. The only issue I had is that there is so much tree cover I had problems charging my solar generator, luckily I didn't need to use my starlink because there is good cell service. The trees were great for shade though!

@RobbiM5BF4F562 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #8

Most amazing campground, great views, distance between each site, and had balloons fly over

@CindyM6464978 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #15

The camp Host, Richard, was outstanding! Friendly, kind, a wonderful man! And he kept the campers from violating the rules which is very appreciated. The campground was fairly quiet with only one group keeping their heavy base thumping until 10 pm one night. Otherwise, our 3 day weekend stay was wonderful in mid August.

@DonnaF1E0DBF68 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #3

Beautiful and relaxing even though it rained us right out . I hope to come back on better weather. Love your dog friendly camp grounds my service dog loves it there

@BrentB9407750 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #5

Great campsite in the forest.

@MichAE7C37519B · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #2

Nice campground with plenty of space between campsites. Other than an occasional generator (no hookups available), it's very quiet. Prosser Reservoir within walking distance. Approximately half mile down road is a boat launch . Many hiking/biking trails in the area and town of Truckee an easy 15 minute drive away. There was no potable water available during our stay. Pit toilets were well stocked and adequately clean. Would definitely stay at Prosser Family Campground again.

@DeanR3773CE556 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #13

Last year's Family Camp-out at Logger(Stampede Reservoir) at 30% capacity in the lake, the water was closer than anywhere at this campsite. We knew there wasn't potable water... but it would have been nice to know the only available fire wood(for cooking smores with the grand kids) was at the Truckee Safeway at $34 per box...we needed 2 for the 2 nights. Last year it was $15 a box a short walk from the site. And then we were badgered by the rangers for $5 over a car.

@KrystynaCD88C3 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #14

Everything was great! The camping space was nice and the restrooms were very clean. Nice, quiet place to camp.

@DanR5280240 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #26

Peaceful

@JeffS4172407 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #27

Prosser is a great little campground, but it is one of those campgrounds where the quality of the visit depends on your neighbors. We had one day out of three where there could have been a little better control of the amplified music - it wasn't terrible or real loud, but is that really why you go out into the woods? To fire up a generator just so you can play some hard rock? No one wants to hear it.Getting to the lake from camp is easily walkable down the main road... but it is a walk. It's too bad there isn't a trail directly from the camp to the lake (which would be half as far). There is also no drinking water there for the 2023 season.So, that's the slightly negatives, but overall, it very pretty, peaceful most of the time, and it is a pretty reservoir (but muddy bottom). The vault toilets were clean and amazingly odor-free.

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