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Prosser Pits OHV Area

Truckee, California · Nevada County · Facility

Please read information on bulletin board at entrance to Prosser Pits before proceeding into the area.Features: Suitable for motorcycles and OHV use. Difficulty level ranges from easy to difficult. Large open area to ride with additional access to designated trails and roads. All level of riders can find a place to cha…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Prosser Pits OHV Area

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High72°F
Avg Low43°F
Peak Rain Chance1%
Humidity43%
UV (avg)9
Air Quality46 · Good
Today
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Fog
62°/35°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
5:36 AM8:20 PM
Sun
☀️
Clear
68°/40°
💧 1%🌬 11mph
5:36 AM8:20 PM
Mon
☁️
Overcast
73°/42°
🌬 10mph
5:35 AM8:21 PM
Tue
☁️
Overcast
81°/47°
🌬 11mph
5:35 AM8:22 PM
Wed
☁️
Overcast
76°/49°
🌬 13mph
5:34 AM8:23 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Prosser Pits OHV Area

Please read information on bulletin board at entrance to Prosser Pits before proceeding into the area.Features: Suitable for motorcycles and OHV use. Difficulty level ranges from easy to difficult. Large open area to ride with additional access to designated trails and roads. All level of riders can find a place to challenge themselves, or relax and take an easy ride. Please respect other riders and be aware on any day there may be a variety of levels of rider experience in the pit.Precautions: This area is very close to private homes. Caution should be exercised. Do not trespass onto private property and keep noise to a minimum. There are environmentally sensitive meadows in the proximity that must be protected. Outside of the actual pit area, use is restricted to designated roads and trails only. This is not a closed course area; approved spark arrestors are required on all vehicles.Location: From Truckee take Highway 89 North for approximately one mile north of I-80. Take a right onto Prosser Dam Road at roundabout. Proceed east on Prosser Dam Road until pavement ends. Please respect the speed limit in the neighborhood as you pass through. At the end of pavement take a right and proceed approximately 0.10 mile. Entrance to the pits will be on your right. Please read information on bulletin board at entrance to Prosser Pits before proceeding into the area.

Plan Your Visit to Prosser Pits OHV Area

Heading to Prosser Pits OHV Area? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Prosser Pits OHV Area?

No central reservation system listed for Prosser Pits OHV Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/248674) for the latest entry policy and availability.