Emigrant Group vs Prosser Ranch Group: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $97 vs $143/night · 26.2 vs 20.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Emigrant Group for a lower nightly rate (from $97 a night listed vs from $143 a night listed).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Emigrant Group | Prosser Ranch Group |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (17 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 5.0 (4 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $97/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $143/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (listing) | No RV sites listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 4 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 3 paved, 1 gravel site driveways (listing) | 1 paved site driveways; 1 hike-in site (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (8 reports), AT&T 1 (4 reports), T-Mobile 3 (1 report) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 4 (1 report), Verizon 4 (1 report), AT&T 3 (1 report) (listing) |
| Shade | 4 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 26.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.8 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 20.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 6.8 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Emigrant Group or Prosser Ranch Group?
Prosser Ranch Group is closer: 20.5 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 26.2 miles for Emigrant Group (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Emigrant Group and Prosser Ranch Group?
Emigrant Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Prosser Ranch Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Emigrant Group: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Prosser Ranch Group: Not listed — check with campground.
How long an RV fits at Emigrant Group vs Prosser Ranch Group?
Emigrant Group: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (4 of 4 RV sites list a length) (listing). Prosser Ranch Group: No RV sites listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there cell service at Emigrant Group or Prosser Ranch Group?
Emigrant Group: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (8 reports), AT&T 1 (4 reports), T-Mobile 3 (1 report) (listing). Prosser Ranch Group: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 4 (1 report), Verizon 4 (1 report), AT&T 3 (1 report) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Emigrant Group and Prosser Ranch Group?
Emigrant Group is rated 4.0 from 17 reviews on Recreation.gov; Prosser Ranch Group is rated 5.0 from 4 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Emigrant Group: live availability, sites and rules
- Prosser Ranch Group: live availability, sites and rules
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