Emigrant Group
Campground · California · 4 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 4
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 6,032 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Emigrant Group Campground is located alongside the beautiful Stampede Reservoir. The campground is 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.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.Facilities
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.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.The facts
- Season: May 27 – October 11 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 4 bookable sites
- 6 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: Prospector, Rancher, S&P, Trapper, Woodsman
Site types
- 4 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
6 campsites at Emigrant Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospector | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Rancher | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| Large Group S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| Small Group, S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Trapper | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Woodsman | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Truckee, Calif., travel east on Highway 80 for 10 miles, to the Hirschdale Road exit. Follow Hirschdale Road/Stampede Dam Road north for eight miles, to the Stampede Reservoir. Take a left on Dog Valley Road to go over Stampede Dam. In a quarter mile the campground will be on the left.
Alternate Access: From Truckee, go north on Hwy 89 for 5 miles and take a right on Hobart Mills Road. Follow Hobart Mills Road to Dog Valley Road and take a left. In approximately 3 miles, pass the boat ramp road and Logger Campground Entrance, and in a quarter mile Emigrant Group will be on the left. 501 Stampede Dm Rd, Verdi, CA 96161
39.47056, -120.11639 · 39°28'14.0"N 120°6'59.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 46 | 52 | 58 | 67 | 77 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 54 | 43 |
| Low °F | 13 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Precip in | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Emigrant Group
- Can you reserve a site at Emigrant Group?
- Yes, Emigrant Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Emigrant Group have?
- 6 sites in total, of which 4 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Emigrant Group?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Emigrant Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Emigrant Group.
- Are campfires allowed at Emigrant Group?
- Campfires are allowed at Emigrant Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Emigrant Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Emigrant Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- There are two 25 person group sites for $97.00/site/night and two 50 person group sites for $201.00/site/night.
Restrictions:
- OHV Trail Access: Non-street legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground to the OHV trails. No camping or campfires allowed outside of developed campgrounds.
Accessibility:
- Restrooms and Campsites
Camping near Emigrant Group
- Logger Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boyington Mill 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Spring 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Rest Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Campground 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sardine Peak Lookout 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Little Truckee 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lakeside (Truckee) 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prosser Ranch Group 6.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation 0.2 mi · Facility
- Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation 5 mi · Facility
- Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation 6.7 mi · Facility
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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