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Recreation Region: Truckee Ranger District

Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation

Prosser Reservoir - Speed restricted use - Power boating is allowed, but a 10-mph speed limit is enforced.

Popular for canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and swimming. Located approximately 1.5 miles above the confluence of Prosser Creek and the Truckee River. Year round fishing. Ice fishing during winter depending on conditions. Access by snow machine, cross country skis or snow shoes in winter months depending on snow level. Paved access in the summer months. Fill out self-service Aquatic Invasive Species form before boat launching.

A boat ramp is located at Prosser Ranch Group Campground at the end of Prosser and Lakeside Campground Road on the west side of Prosser Reservoir.Boat trailer parking available. Hand-off launching possible at Lakeside campground and other areas on the north and south ends of reservoir depending on water level.

Camping opportunities on northwest side of Prosser Reservoir accessed from Highway 89 North. Single family sites and Prosser Ranch Group campground. **Please read the Forest Order (linked HERE) for Camping & Campfire Restrictions**

Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.govor (877) 444-6777.

NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS.

General Information

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS.

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.379295

Longitude: -120.157741

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated March 17th, 2025