Lakeside (Truckee)
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (130 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Lakeside Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, just 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, canoeing, fishing and abundant hiking and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.Prosser Reservoir is a popular location for canoeing, swimming and fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lakeside-truckee to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside Campground offers scenic lakeside camping on Prosser Reservoir with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Google reviews praise the clean bathrooms and beautiful setting, with rates at just $20/night.
Wildlife alert: American Wolverine, North American Porcupine, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Northern Rubber Boa documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lakeside (Truckee): Bring your own water — multiple Google reviews confirm water spigots are present but functionality is unreliable Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Request a site from the friendly host upon arrival for optimal placement
Skip Lakeside (Truckee) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available and only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer spacious tent sites — Google reviews report tent sites are very close together. You're visiting in early June — historical reports of site flooding.
Best time to visit Lakeside (Truckee): May-September — Year-round operation but Google reviews note some sites were flooded in early June; summer provides optimal conditions for boating, swimming, and hiking activities..
Nearby campgrounds: Prosser Family (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA), Alpine Meadow Campground (TRUCKEE, CA), Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeside (Truckee)
Cell signal at Lakeside (Truckee) (Truckee, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lakeside Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, just 10 minutes north of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, canoeing, fishing and abundant hiking and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.Prosser Reservoir is a popular location for canoeing, swimming and fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own water
multiple Google reviews confirm water spigots are present but functionality is unreliable
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Request a site from the friendly host upon arrival for optimal placement
Year-round operation but Google reviews note some sites were flooded in early June; summer provides optimal conditions for boating, swimming, and hiking activities.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north toward Sierraville. In approximately 3.5 miles turn right at the sign for Prosser Recreation Sites. In one mile the campground will be on the left. 13453 Old Highway 89, Truckee, CA 96161
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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