Greenhorn Campground is on a northern arm of Rollins Lake, 7 miles from Colfax. Rollins Lake is operated by the Nevada Irrigation District (NID); however, NID does not operate Greenhorn Campground. Campers at Rollins Lake enjoy all kinds of water sports, including swimming, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Jet skis are allowed on the lake. Fishing is good for trout, Kokanee, catfish, and bass. Greenhorn Campground has a boat launch ramp, limited boat rentals, a swim beach, store, game room, and horseshoes.
Greenhorn Campground features about 40 campsites on gravel or dirt pads. Some of the campsites are lakefront. Campsites are divided into several areas such as Rocky Point, Lake Front, Meadow, Pine Grove, Cabana, and Wagon Wheel.
Boaters passing lakefront sites on Rocky Point are inside a no wake zone, but they do not always respect the signs. Meadow and Wagon Wheel sites have limited shade. Pine Grove sites are well shaded, but some are on slopes. Boats can be moored beside Lake Front campsites. There is an additional fee of $7 per day for each boat.
| Greenhorn Campground Basics | |
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| Greenhorn Campground Location: | 15000 Greenhorn Access Rd., off Hwy. 174 |
| Elevation: | 2,300 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Sacramento - 57 miles Reno, NV - 89 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 40 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle per site, $16.50 per night for extra vehicle |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, $3 per day |
| Information: | (530) 272-6100 |
| Reservations for Greenhorn Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations for Greenhorn Campground are available year-round. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | none designated, but some facilities accessible |
| Fees: | Regular sites - $36.85 per night Lake Front sites - $44 |
| Reservations: | (530) 272-6100 |
| Check-in, check-out: | 5 - 5:30 PM, check-out ? |
| Greenhorn Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire rings, some sites with full hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water, laundry |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump station: | Yes, fee |
| Attractions near Greenhorn Campground: | Enjoy the cool waters of Rollins Lake for fishing, boating, and waterskiing. Head down to the local marina for boat rentals or to use their launch ramp. See Rollins Lake Boat Rentals. Enjoy splashing around at a designated swim area with a swim platform. Visit the camp store and the bait and tackle shop. Strike up a game of volleyball. Cabins available for rent. |
Greenhorn Swim Beach
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.
Greenhorn Campground - Lake Front Sites
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