Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
Lakeside Campground is located on the picturesque Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest, just 10 minutes north of Truckee.
The campground is situated on the northwestern shore of the reservoir, in an open area with scattered lodgepole pine and fir trees.
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.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
The campground offers single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.
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 about a mile south of the campground near Prosser Ranch Group Campground. The surrounding area offers many hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails.
Prosser OHV staging area is approximately two miles west, across Highway 89. Access to Prosser Hill Motorcycle trail, and Prosser Hill and Sagehen Hills OHV trail system. Access to designated OHV routes from campground. Respect other campers. OHV ingress and egress only.
PLEASE HELP KEEP YOUR PUBLIC LANDS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND BEAUTIFUL
Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts have been utilizing the Tahoe National Forest in uncharacteristically high numbers. Unfortunately, resource damage is occurring. Pease remember the following:
Not all closed routes are blocked with gates or posted with ‘closed’ signs. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use map to learn more about seasonal operation dates.
Do not operate Motorized Vehicles outside of established routes. The reckless riding of a few can cause resource damage that lasts for years and leads to further restrictions for all riders.
The campground is situated on the northwestern shore of the reservoir, in an open area with scattered lodgepole pine and fir trees. Some sites have limited shade, while others are in full sun. Many sites have views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
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 connectivitiy, 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 Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 23, 2028 | Management | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 23, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 19, 2028 – Sep 23, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
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
(530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.