Lake Spaulding Boat Ramp near Downieville
Lake Spaulding · Downieville, Nevada County
- Fee
- Yes
- Lake size
- 694 acres
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Grass Valley
Boat Ramps in Nevada County, California
19 public launches
Today
Before you launch in California
🧼 Boats entering California are inspected at state border stations, and many lakes and reservoirs require an inspection before launch.
Links go to official California agency pages.
Lakes and rivers in Nevada County
All ramps and launches
Boca Campground
Boca Reservoir · Truckee, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 964 acres
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Directions: From Interstate 80, take Hirschdale Road exit ( exit 194) and proceed north on Hirschdale Road for one mile. Turn left onto Boca Dam Reservoir Road and proceed west for .6 miles. After the dam bear right on to Boca road for .6 miles. Boca campground in on the right. 12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Catfish Lake Boat Ramp near Downieville
Catfish Lake · Downieville, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 12 acres
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Truckee
Deer Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp near Nevada City
Deer Creek Reservoir · Nevada City, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 34 acres
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Grass Valley
Donner Lake Boat Ramp near Truckee #1
Donner Lake · Truckee, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 834 acres
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Truckee
Fir Top Campground
Jackson Meadows Reservoir · Downieville, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 1,028 acres
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north toward Sierraville for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles to the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue along the paved/gravel road for approximately four miles, to the campground.
Prosser Dam Boat Launch
Prosser Creek Reservoir · Truckee, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 704 acres
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Truckee
Prosser Ranch Group
Prosser Creek Reservoir · Truckee, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 704 acres
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Directions: From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north toward Sierraville. In aproximately 3.5 miles turn right at the sign for Prosser Recreation Sites then in about two miles the campground will be on the right. 12285 Old Highway 89, Truckee, CA 96161
Scotts Flat Reservoir Boat Ramp near Nevada City
Scotts Flat Reservoir · Nevada City, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 671 acres
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Grass Valley
Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
Truckee, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Boca Rest Campground
Truckee, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Directions: From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. From Truckee, take I-80 west 10 miles to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. 13036 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Boca Spring
Verdi, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Directions: From Reno, take I-80 west to Hirschdale Exit. Go north approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. From Truckee, take I-80 east to Hirschdale exit. Turn left and travel approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. 10031 East Boca Springs Road, Floriston, CA 96111
Donner Lake Boat Ramp near Truckee #2
Donner Lake · Truckee, Nevada County
- Lake size
- 834 acres
Findley Campground
Downieville, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: Take Interstate 80 to the Truckee/Highway 89 North exit. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles, to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west on Forest Road 07 for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Proceed across the dam and continue on a paved/gravel road for approximately four miles. Turn left at the Woodcamp Recreation Area sign and proceed to the campground.
Fuller Lake Picnic Site
Downieville, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Grass Valley
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Lakeside (Truckee)
Truckee, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Directions: 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
Prosser Family
Truckee, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 877-444-6777.
Directions: From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80 in Truckee take exit 188, Highway 89 north toward Sierraville. In aproximately 3.5 miles turn right at the sign for Prosser Recreation Sites. In about 1 mile, you will pass Lakeside Campground. In another half mile, Prosser Family Campground will be on the left. 13453 Old Highway 89, Truckee, CA 96161
Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation
Truckee, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Woodcamp Campground
Downieville, Nevada County
- Nearest town
- 22 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-265-8861
Directions: From Interstate 80, exit onto Highway 89 in Truckee. Follow Highway 89 north for 17 miles to the Jackson Meadows turnoff. Travel west for 18 miles, to Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Cross over the dam and continue to the junction. Turn left and continue to the Woodcamp Recreation Area.