Rollins Lake is located at the 2100-foot elevation in the Sierra foothills. Found easily off Highway 174 between Grass Valley and Colfax.  There are four independently operated campgrounds with a combined 250 campsites and a complete range of services including stores, restaurants, fuel sales and rentals.

Rollins Lake is an excellent lake to fish for Rainbow and Brown Trout, Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass.  

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Orchard Springs and Long Ravine Boat Launches are OPEN to all motorized boats that have passed the 30 or 60 day quarantine or have been decontaminated by an authorized entity.

Long Ravine and Orchard Springs Boat Launch Hours

Monday - Sunday

7:30am – 6:45pm for a re-entry tag

7:30am – Dusk no re-entry tag

***This time of year dusk is about 8pm, boats need to be off the water by 8pm so the launches can be closed and locked***

For more informaton on our Mussel Prevention Program see the link below...

Nevada Irrigation District Mussel Prevention Program

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Please remember while camping with us, you are in BEAR COUNTRY!  Bears have always been in our area but due to this year's heavy and low snow, the bears have been quite active in the lower elevations of the Sierra Nevada.     

• NEVER feed bears or leave food out.
• Keep a clean campsite.
• Clean up all dirty dishes, garbage, food and beverage containers (especially before bedtime).
• Keep clothing and sleeping bags free from food odors or heavy scents.
• Do not store your food in your tents.
• Dispose of your trash in our trash cans, we collect the garbage several times throughout the day and our security does late-night trash runs, to help keep the bears away.  

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Learn more about Rollins Lake's Four Campgrounds:

Long Ravine Campground

Orchard Springs Campground

Peninsula Campground 

Greenhorn Campground - Privately operated - for information and reservations call: (530) 272-6172

Forecast: Rollins Lake

Important Notice About Fires in NID Campgrounds:

*Fire restrictions may be imposed due to weather conditions, PSPS events, power outages or poor air quality, at which time, campfires and charcoal fires will not be permitted.  In severe cases, propane use may be restricted as well.*

Important Notice about Aquatic Invasive Species: Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention

We are committed to safeguarding our waterways through our Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention program. These invasive species pose a serious threat to our ecosystem, economy, and recreational activities. To prevent their spread, we are asking all boaters to inspect and preform cleaning procedures before and after launching.

Please find the mandatory self-inspection forms for boaters here. We kindly ask that all boaters complete the form and bring it with them when checking in at the kiosk to help save time. For your convenience, forms will also be available at the kiosk.

For more information, see NID's webpage "Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention and Monitoring Program."

By following these guidelines, boaters play a vital role in preserving the health and biodiversity of our lakes and rivers. Together, we can ensure that these destructive species do not endanger our natural resources.