Rollins Lake
- Type
- Foothill reservoir
- Elevation
- About 2,100 ft
- Campgrounds
- 4, about 250 sites
- Before launch
- Mandatory self-inspection form
- Boat launch
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boat rentals
- Camping
- Restrooms
About this lake
Rollins Lake is a Nevada Irrigation District reservoir at about 2,100 feet in the Sierra foothills, off Highway 174 between Grass Valley and Colfax.
On the water
Four campgrounds, Long Ravine, Orchard Springs, Peninsula and the privately run Greenhorn, each have a launch. Every boater fills out a mandatory self-inspection form and brings it to the check-in kiosk, and boats must be cleaned before and after launching to keep out invasive mussels. Orchard Springs Resort rents boats and has a store, restaurant and showers.
Off-season
In fall and winter only the Orchard Springs launch stays open, Thursday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Long Ravine, Peninsula and Greenhorn close for winter.
Fishing
Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout and largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Take Highway 174 between Grass Valley and Colfax to the campground turnoffs.
Launch season
Long Ravine, Peninsula and Greenhorn launches close for winter; season pass holders can launch at Orchard Springs when the others are closed.
- Winter launch
- Orchard Springs, Thu-Sat 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- NID phone
- (530) 273-6185
What's here
Launch
Launches at Orchard Springs, Long Ravine, Peninsula and Greenhorn
Boat rentals
Boat rentals at Orchard Springs Resort
Camping
Four campgrounds with about 250 sites
Fishing
Rainbow and brown trout; largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass
Swimming
Swimming area at Orchard Springs
Restrooms
Restrooms and showers at Orchard Springs
Rules & official resources
- California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗
- Mandatory self-inspection form at the check-in kiosk; clean boats before and after launchingnidwater.com ↗
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