Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation
Nevada County, California
Overview
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. 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. Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS.
Amenities
- WaterNo
- ElectricNo
- PetsNo
- ReservableNo
Conditions
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