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Prosser Pits

Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Other Names

Prosser Borrow Pit, Prosser Dam, Prosser Reservoir, Prosser Ranch, Bocca Hill, Boca Reservoir, Old Reno Road, Tahoe National Forest, Truckee Ranger District

Last Known Status

Open

This is the southern region of a three-part ride area that is surrounded by three reservoirs; Boca Reservoir, Prosser Reservoir and Stampede Reservoir. The trails here are a bit rocky and dusty but there is a motocross track and a play pit with numerous drops and step-ups near the dam, and various bits of single track to the north.

The area near the dam is mostly an open ride area, but that does NOT extend to the trails in the northern area. You can stage anywhere, check out the pits and motocross track here, or ride up north to find the various woods trails. For additional trails, check out nearby Prosser Hill to the west of 89.

Track Map... Nearby ATV Tracks...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	CA OHMVR stickers required
Dates Open	April 24 - December 31	CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Yes	Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes (96 dB)	CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) sensitive about noise/dust - many signs, nearby houses complain
Whip Flags	Not Required	Whip Flags Recommended For Safety
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
ATVs	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
UTV & SXS	Permitted	Not Recommended CA OHMVR stickers required contact regarding policy
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted	Not Recommended
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted	CA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke Engines	Certain Times	CA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet Required	Yes	helmets required by state law
Camping	Prohibited
Campfires	Prohibited
Night Riding	No	riding permitted during daylight hours only
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic
Comment	This is an open area but across the dam (Boca) is NOT, must stay on trails there. Open/free ride area is clearly marked.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	174 acres
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	5700 to 5800 ft.
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Many
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Few
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	None
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Some	(hazards not marked) Beware of cliffs. trash, junked vehicles, broken glass
Novice	Some
Amateur	Some
Expert	None
Comment	dry, hard, open play area, with a dry but somewhat maintained track

TYPE OF AREA

Area	MX Track, Gravel Pit

Land	National Forest

MX TRACK

Features	Public
Max Engine Size	No Maximum
Min Engine Size	No Minimum

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (SW)	76 (530) 587-7600
Diesel	1-5 Miles (SW)	76 (530) 587-7600
Water	1-5 Miles (SW)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Hookup	1-5 Miles (SW)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
RV Disposal	1-5 Miles (SW)	Coachland RV Park (530) 587-3071
Campground	1-5 Miles (SW)	West Shore of Prosser Reservoir
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (SW)	Safeway (530) 582-7950

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $20.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Prosser and Lakeside Campground Fee

RATINGS

Pros	track is decent, nearby reservoirs with boating & additional trails
Cons	dry, dusty, no shade, no services, too close to residenial homes
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day Fall/Winter
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Truckee, CA

Track Map

From: Reno, NV
1) I-80 West to Exit 188
2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto Hwy 89, continue .2 miles
3) Proceed through roundabout to continue on Hwy 89, continue .4 miles
4) At next roundabout take first exit onto Prosser Dam Road, proceed 2 miles
4) Take the right fork where the pavement ends
5) Continue .2 miles to Prosser Pit OHV sign and turn right
6) Staging area is .6 miles on the right.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Tahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 536-0417
(530) 587-3558
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov