Truckee River 
A scenic drive along the Truckee River, in the early morning, will often reward you with memorable images.
A scenic drive along the Truckee River, in the early morning, will often reward you with memorable images. Photo: Wayde Carroll

Rollins Reservoir:

A forested foothill setting, close by Colfax and I-80, plus four privately owned campgrounds, including hot showers, stores, and personality, make this a popular reservoir.

66,000 Acre Feet, elevation 2170’. Year-round opportunities, but some facilities seasonally operated.

Boating: all craft permitted, popular for water skiing, jets, power boats; counter clockwise rotation; no wake zones near campgrounds; rentals available; popular flat water paddling in inlets. Boat ramp at each campground.

Fishing: Good from both boat and shore, catchable rainbows planted, resident Brown trout, 5-fish limit per species, warm water species common.

Camping: 282 sites, many with hookups, group camping, disposal stations; trailer/RV spaces and tent spaces available. Fees vary.
Greenhorn Campground: northwest shore.
Long Ravine: southeast shore
Orchard Springs: southwest shore.
Peninsula Resort: Peninsula accessed from north