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Lakeside (truckee) Campground

39.3827° N / 120.1707° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 228 detected openings this week42 monitored sites

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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234117

When Lakeside (truckee) reopens

Lakeside (truckee)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
8
Openings · last 30 days
285
Openings · last 90 days
285

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
050100150200250300269533212MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 285

Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 269 of 285 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Monday (94.4%), with Tuesday (5) and Wednesday (3) next in line.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
050100150200250300261000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · PT · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 23:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 271 of 285 detected openings (95.1%). The remaining 4.9% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 15DMEDIAN · 20 DAYS OUTP75 · 22D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 20 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 15–22 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
040  113.9%
039  113.9%
041  113.9%
023  103.5%
009  93.2%

Site 040 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 11. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 42 monitored sites

Of the 369 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 101 open for online reservation · 125 reserved · 61 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 82 closed.

Where the open windows are

72.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 101 of 369 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026
Not open online72.6%
Open site-nights101 / 369
Reserved (of online inventory)125 / 226
Weekday openings101
Weekend openings0

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 101 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
0100200300400101SEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

September holds the most room. 101 of 369 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 41 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  3
006  3
008  3
009  3
010  3

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateTue · Sep 22

The next bookable night is Sep 22. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

101 open site-nights across 38 sites at Lakeside (truckee), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 33 2-night, 30 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 29 sites take 25 ft, 27 sites take 35 ft, 22 sites take 40 ft. 5 sites of 41 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.

All 38 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
001Not recordedNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
00635 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
00820 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
00935 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01035 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01345 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01520 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01640 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01840 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
01940 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02040 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02140 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02240 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02340 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02440 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02540 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02640 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02740 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02840 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
02925 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03340 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03440 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03540 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03640 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03740 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03820 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
03920 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
04020 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
04120 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
04250 ftNone33 nightsSep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24
002Not recordedNone22 nightsSep 22, Sep 23
003Not recordedNone22 nightsSep 23, Sep 24
00735 ftNone22 nightsSep 23, Sep 24
004Not recordedNone11 nightSep 24
005Not recordedNone11 nightSep 24
01135 ftNone11 nightSep 24
01420 ftNone11 nightSep 22
03240 ftNone11 nightSep 24

About Lakeside (truckee)

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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

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.

42 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups30 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

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

10811 Stockrest Springs Road, Truckee, CA 96161(530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsSwimmingWater Activities

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Lakeside (truckee)?

Reservations for Lakeside (truckee) are made through Recreation.gov. 72.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 101 of 369 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 285 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Lakeside (truckee)?

Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings at Lakeside (truckee) in the last 7 days, 285 over 30 days and 285 over the last 90.

Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Lakeside (truckee)?

Monday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 269 of 285 (94.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Lakeside (truckee)?

30 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Lakeside (truckee) fit a 35-foot RV?

27 of the 41 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 36 of those 41 sites have a recorded maximum length and 5 do not; they are not counted as fitting.

Which month has the most availability at Lakeside (truckee)?

September 2026, with 101 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 369.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Lakeside (truckee)?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 20 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 15-22 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Lakeside (truckee)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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