Prosser Ranch Group
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $143 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
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 Ranch Group is a scenic lakeside campground on Prosser Reservoir within Tahoe National Forest, ideal for groups with a large fire pit and multiple tables. The location offers excellent water activities including boating (10-mph speed limit), kayaking, fishing, and swimming, plus abundant hiking and off-road trails.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also North American River Otter, Western Gray Squirrel, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Mountain Garter Snake within 8km radius.
Insider tips for Prosser Ranch Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group site has one large fire pit and lots of tables, making it ideal for organized groups Water taps available at vault restroom area
Skip Prosser Ranch Group if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this campground. You require amenities beyond vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Water line maintenance is a concern — real campers report delayed repairs on water infrastructure.
Best time to visit Prosser Ranch Group: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data, though seasonal operations noted as potential constraint..
Nearby campgrounds: Prosser Family (Truckee, CA), Lakeside (Truckee) (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA), Alpine Meadow Campground (TRUCKEE, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Prosser Ranch Group
Cell signal at Prosser Ranch Group (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 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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group site has one large fire pit and lots of tables, making it ideal for organized groups
Water taps available at vault restroom area
Campground operates year-round according to verified data, though seasonal operations noted as potential constraint.
Things to do nearby
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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 then in about two miles the campground will be on the right. 12285 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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