USDA Forest Service · California
Emigrant Group
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 6
- Hookups
- 6 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,033 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- EMIGRANT GROUP CAMPGROUND (NFSR 0261-002) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Tahoe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Truckee
- Address
- 10811 Stockrest Springs Road , Truckee, CA, 96161
- Phone
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Water Sports
4 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 24° | 7° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 39° | 23° | 7° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 26° | 7° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 30° | 8° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 39° | 25° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 47° | 33° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 55° | 44° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 57° | 47° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 50° | 38° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 64° | 40° | 27° | 76° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 49° | 32° | 11° | 69° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 25° | 9° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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