Emigrant Group, Tahoe National Forest - Recreation.gov (2024)

Tahoe National Forest

Emigrant Group Campground is located alongside the beautiful Stampede Reservoir. The campgroundis located approximately 30 minutes from the town of Truckee, Calif. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and abundant hiking and off-road trails. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

The campground offers four group sites, the largest of which are called the Woodsman and Prospector sites. They each can accommodate up to 50 people. The Rancher and Trapper sites can accommodate up to 25 people. Each group site has a central cooking and picnic area, equipped with a large campfire ring. Approximately six tables and four grills are provided at each site as well. Horseshoe pits are located at the Woodsman site.

Notifications and Alerts

• Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place on the Tahoe National Forest beginning July 1, 2024 due to high fire danger conditions. Under these restrictions, the public can still maintain a campfire in established fire rings within certain designated developed campgrounds and day-use sites, but not outside of those areas.

  • Please visit the following link to review the full Forest Order including a list of authorized developed campgrounds and day use sites where fires (in established metal fire rings) are allowed and to review additional prohibitions: Tahoe National Forest Fire Restrictions Special Order 17-24-10.
  • For additional information please visit: Tahoe National Forest - News & Events - Tahoe National Forest implements fire restrictions starting July 1

• Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.

Need to Know

• Off-highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated OHV routes. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground.
• Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
• Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
• Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).

• Tapper and Rancher include 8 vehicles with Reservation. Prospector and Woodsman include 15 vehicles with Reservation. All additional vehicles are $5/night.Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-service fee tube located near campground if not paid online.

• Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.

• 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the south side of Stampede Reservoir, which is located on the Little Truckee River, approximately eight miles above the confluence of the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers.A forest of ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine and fir trees covers the area providing ample shade.

Nearby Attractions

Boca Reservoir is 10 minutes south of the campground, offering additional boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Truckee, 10 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located 45 minutes south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.

Recreation

Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the reservoir. Anglers will find rainbow and brown trout and kokanee salmon. A boat ramp is located a half-mile away. Many miles of hiking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross through the surrounding area. The nearby Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail is open to hiking and mountain biking.

Contact Information

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10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee CA 96161

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501 Stampede Dm Rd Verdi CA 96161

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.

Rental Options

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Available Campsites

• Site 1, Loop Rancher, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Prospector , Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Trapper, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 1, Loop Woodsman, Type Group Standard Nonelectric

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