Lakeside (Truckee), Tahoe National Forest - Recreation.gov (2024)

Tahoe National Forest

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 the Tahoe National Forest.

The campground offers single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Notifications and Alerts

• Potable water will be unavailable for the 2024 season, please plan accordingly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

• Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.

• Stage 3 fire restrictions are in place on the Tahoe National Forest beginning August 1, 2024. All campfires, smoking, shooting and charcoal BBQs are prohibited on Tahoe National Forest lands and recreation areas.

  Under these restrictions, recreationists to the Tahoe National Forest are still welcome to use portable cooking stoves, propane campfires or lanterns with a shut-off valve that use liquefied, jellied, or bottled fuel.

  • Please visit the following link to review the full Forest Order including a list of authorized developed campgrounds and day use sites where fires (in established metal fire rings) are allowed and to review additional prohibitions: Tahoe National Forest - Stage III Fire Restrictions Special Order 17-24-16
  • For additional information please visit: Tahoe National Forest - News & Events - Tahoe National Forest increases fire restrictions

Need to Know

• Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground.

• Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest.

• Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
• Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).

• One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.

  See Also

  Stampede Reservoir Camping Guide in Tahoe National ForestEmigrant Group, Tahoe National Forest - Recreation.govLogger Campground | Truckee, CALogger Campground, Tahoe, CA:

• Maximum 1 RV per site.

• Water will not be available at this facility for the 2024 season. Please plan accordingly when making reservation and planning arrival.

• Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.

• 6 people and 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.

Natural Features

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Recreation

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.

Contact Information

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10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee CA 96161

Physical

13453 Old Highway 89 Truckee CA 96161

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

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

Available Campsites

• Site 030, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA LAKESIDE (TRUCKEE), Type Standard Nonelectric

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