Lakeside Truckee Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Lakeside Truckee Overview

Lakeside Truckee Campground has 32 campsites (no hookups) and is located on the western shores of Prosser Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. A nice forest of Jeffrey pine and fir tees provide shade to most sites. Some sites are waterfront (depending on water level). Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring, grate and BBQ.

The campground is on the northwestern shore and has some scattered pine and fir trees (shade is limited). Several campgrounds are waterfront and all campsites have a table, fire ring and grill.  The campground has vault toilets.  Outdoor recreation includes boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.

Campground amenities include drinking water and vault toilets. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host. A boat ramp is also located less than a mile from the campground.

Lakeside Truckee – Area Recreation

The area offers a variety of outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, OHVing and wildlife viewing. The Overland Emigrant bike/hike trail can also be accessed by riding or hiking from the campground.

Prosser campground is also located next to the reservoir.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing