Emigrant Group
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.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 4 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
4 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospector | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 / 15 | Yes |
| 1 | Rancher | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 25 / 8 | Yes |
| 1 | Trapper | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 25 / 8 | Yes |
| 1 | Woodsman | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 50 / 15 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 27 to October 11 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | There are two 25 person group sites for $97.00/site/night and two 50 person group sites for $201.00/site/night. |
| Rules | 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. |
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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.
| Nearest town | Verdi, California |
| Coordinates | 39.4706° N, 120.1164° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
38 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 8.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 26 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
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.
- 6.9 miProsser Pits Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
- 6.9 miProsser Hill Ohv Routes ↗OHV / range
- 8.1 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miStampede2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miCaptain Roberts0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miOverland Emigrant Trail ↗15.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miWinnie Smith OHV1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 2.2 miRussell Valley ATV Tie0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.3 miVerdi Jeep2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 7.8 miMt. Rose Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,223 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Boca DamStructure · Truckee · 5.7 mi
- 1872 California-Nevada State Boundary MarkerObject · Verdi · 7.2 mi
- Truckee Veterans Memorial BuildingBuilding · Truckee · 10.6 mi
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Emigrant Group?
Sites at Emigrant Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Emigrant Group?
There are two 25 person group sites for $97.00/site/night and two 50 person group sites for $201.00/site/night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Emigrant Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Emigrant Group have?
6 sites, including 4 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Emigrant Group?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Emigrant Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Emigrant Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Emigrant Group?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. OHV Trail Access: Non-street legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground to the OHV trails.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Emigrant Group?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Emigrant Group?
Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on the reservoir. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Emigrant Group?
Verdi, California. Boca Reservoir is 10 minutes south of the campground, offering additional boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities.
Source: Getting there
What if Emigrant Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Logger Campground (0.5 mi), Boyington Mill (2.7 mi), and Boca Spring (3.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby