Orchard Springs Campground is on the southwest shore of Rollins Lake, 15 miles from Colfax. Rollins Lake is operated by the Nevada Irrigation District. Campers at Rollins Lake enjoy all kinds of water sports, including swimming, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Jet skis are permitted on the lake. Fishing is good for trout, Kokanee, catfish, and bass. The campground has a boat launch ramp, boat rentals, a swim beach, and volleyball.
Orchard Springs Campground offers 91 campsites for RVs, trailers, or tents. Fourteen of the campsites are classified as Premium RV sites with full hook-ups (30 amp). A handful of sites are designated as prime, water-view sites. The remainder are set farther back from the lake on a hillside. Sites 250 - 253A on a rounded hilltop not far from the beach are among the most popular campsites. There is a $8 per night fee for watercraft. There is a 2-night minimum stay for any reservation and 3-nights on holiday weekends. One-night stays are allowed for drop-in campers.
| Orchard Springs Campground Basics | |
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| Orchard Springs Campground Location: | 15900 Orchard Springs Rd., off Highway 174 about 4 miles from Colfax |
| Elevation: | 2,300 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Sacramento - 54 miles
Reno, NV - 86 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 91 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle per site, $19 per night for extra vehicle |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, maximum 2, $7 eCH per night |
| Operated by | Nevada Irrigation District (NID) |
| Information: | (530) 346-0073 |
| Reservations for Orchard Springs Campground | |
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| 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: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | none designated, but some facilities accessible |
| 2024 Fees: | Standard tent sites $47 per night
Water view tent sites - $56 Full hook-up sites - $72 |
| Reservations: | (530) 346-0073
(+ $12 reservation fee) |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, check-out 1:00 PM |
| Orchard Springs Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire rings, some sites with full hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes, fee |
| Campgrounds Map: | Orchard Springs Campground Map |
| Attractions nears Orchard Springs Campground: | Head down to Rollins Lake for fishing, boating, and waterskiing. Orchard Springs has docks and a boat ramp. For most boat rentals see Rollins Lake Boat Rentals. Enjoy movie night in the meadow. Splash around in the designated swim area. Stop by the marina store for bait and tackle. You can rent a rent little fishing boat or paddle boat there. Play Volleyball.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Orchard Springs Campground
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.
Orchard Springs Campground
Visitors at Orchard Springs Campground find most campsites set back from the lake. Area points of interest are only a short drive away.
Check Nevada Irrigation District - Rollins Reservoir Campgrounds for any campground updates.