Prosser Family
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (134 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The campground is situated within walking distance of the western shore of the reservoir.
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
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Prosser Family Campground sits on picturesque Prosser Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest with excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Campers praise the beautiful setting, well-maintained grounds, and friendly staff.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also North American River Otter, Western Gray Squirrel, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Mountain Garter Snake
Insider tips for Prosser Family: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Verizon cell service available at campground Camp host Richard noted as friendly and helpful Campsites are nicely spaced apart for privacy
Skip Prosser Family if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require full facility amenities — vault toilets only. You prefer smaller, quieter crowds — it's popular and can fill quickly.
Best time to visit Prosser Family: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted — verify dates before booking.
Nearby campgrounds: Prosser Ranch Group (Truckee, CA), Lakeside (Truckee) (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA), Alpine Meadow Campground (TRUCKEE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Prosser Family
Cell signal at Prosser Family (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.
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.The campground is situated within walking distance of the western shore of the reservoir.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Verizon cell service available at campground
Camp host Richard noted as friendly and helpful
Campsites are nicely spaced apart for privacy
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted — verify dates before booking
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 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
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- 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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