Long Ravine Campground

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Long Ravine, Rollins Lake, California
Long Ravine, Rollins Lake, California

Long Ravine Campground

Rollins Lake


Long Ravine Campground

Long Ravine Campground is on the southeast shore of Rollins Lake only a couple of miles off Interstate 80 at Colfax. The popular camping and boating lake is operated by the Nevada Irrigation District. Campers at Long Ravine Campground take to the water for fishing and all kinds of water sports, including waterskiing. Long Ravine operates a marina with a boat ramp and boat rentals. Nearby are a swim platform and slide.

Long Ravine Campground has about 70 campsites near the lake. The campground is spread through a forest of pines and oaks. A short walk or drive (about 1/3-mile) is required to reach the beach. Thirty-five of the campsites are standard sites for RVs, trailers, or tents. Seven campsites have full hook-ups and another 11 have partial hook-ups. Thirteen spacious sites are listed as prime and 4 are lake sites, adjacent to the water. There is a $8 per night fee for watercraft. All reservations require a 2-night minimum stay, 3 nights on holiday weekends. One-night stays are permitted for drop-ins.

Long Ravine Campground also has 5 Group Campsites.

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Long Ravine Campground Basics
Long Ravine Campground Location: 26909 Rollins Lake Rd., Colfax
Elevation: 2,300 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Sacramento - 53 miles
Reno, NV - 86 miles
Number of Sites: about 70
Camping Season: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 8
Vehicles per Site: 1 vehicle per site (2 at lake sites), $19 per night for extra vehicle
Pets: on leash, always attended, maximum 2, $7 each per night
Operated by Nevada Irrigation District (NID)
Information: (530) 346-6166

Reservations for Long Ravine Campground
Reservations available Reservations available for camping dates from January through September become available on the first business day in January. From October through December campsites are first-come, first-served.
Groups of 6 or more campsites can start booking in early December (usually the 2nd Monday).
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 35 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: None designated
2024 Fees: Standard tent only sites - $47 per night
RV/Tent sites - $56
Prime and Electric hook-up sites: $62
Full hook-up sites - $72
Lake sites - $124
Reservations: (coming online soon)
Long Ravine Campground Reservations
otherwise, call (530) 346-6166
(+ $12 reservation fee)
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, check-out 1:00 PM

Long Ravine Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire rings, some sites with partial or full hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets
Showers: Yes, coin operated
Dump station: Yes, fee
Campgrounds Map: Long Ravine Campground Map
Attractions near Long Ravine Campground: Enjoy Rollins Lake for fishing, swimming, boating, and waterskiing. Take advantage of the marina, the launch ramp, and boat rentals. See Rollins Lake Boat Rentals. At the swim beach find a swim platform and slide. Stop by the Outrigger store and Beach Hut Deli.




Long Ravine Group Campsites

Long Ravine has 5 group camping areas. Oak Tree can accommodate from 8-10 RVs, based on size. D&S, Lakeside, Grey Fence and Camp Troop do not allow RVs.

  • Rustlers Roost - 40 people, 3 RVs, 5 vehicles, $235 per night
  • Camp Troop - 40 people, 5 vehicles, $235 per night
  • Grey Fence - 40 people, 5 vehicles, $235 per night
  • Oak Tree - not available
  • D&S (lakeside) - 16 people, 2 vehicles, $124 per night
Long Ravine Campground, Long Ravine Lake, CA

Rustler's Roost Group Camp


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Long Ravine Campground, Rollins Lake, CA

Long Ravine Campground

Rollins Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Campers at Long Ravine Campground are close to all the wonderful attractions around Rollins Lake.

Key Long Ravine Campground Regulations

  1. Entrance Gates close at 10:00 PM (midnight Friday and Saturday) and reopen at 6:00 AM.
  2. There are no lifeguards on duty. Swimming is only allowed in designated swim area.
  3. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No use of generators is allowed during those times.
  4. Fires are only permitted in the established fire pits and BBQ grills.
  5. Pets must be on leash and attended at all times. Pets are not allowed on the beach area. Horses are no allowed at Long Ravine.

    Check Nevada Irrigation District - Rollins Reservoir Campground for any campground updates.


General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, purchase firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.