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 adjacent to the campground. Nearby are a swim platform and slide.
Long Ravine Campground has about 70 campsites for RV camping and tent camping 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 both RV camping and tent camping. Seven campsites have full RV hook-ups and another 11 have partial RV 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, 3 of which permet some RVs.
| Long Ravine Campground Basics | |
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| 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 sites for RV camping and tent camping |
| 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 | |
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| Reservations available at Long Ravine | 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 | |
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| 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 |
| Family-friendly Outdoor Activities at 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.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
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.
Rustler's Roost Group Camp
Long Ravine Campground
Campers at Long Ravine Campground are close to all the wonderful attractions around Rollins Lake.
Check Nevada Irrigation District - Rollins Reservoir Campground for any campground updates.
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.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.