Emigrant Group
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 27 and operates through October 11. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along Highway 395 between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph at times. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong crosswinds will create difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles along Highway 395, especially near Honey Lake. Boating conditions will be hazardous due to rough waters on area lakes, including Eagle Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, and Stampede Reservoir. Winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 11 at 11:59AM PDT until September 11 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...For the Lake Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 to 35 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle may gust up to 65 mph. * WHERE...For the Lake Wind Advisory, Honey Lake and Frenchman Lake. For the Wind Advisory, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...For the Lake Wind Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Saturday evening, especially for wind prone areas along US-395 between Janesville and Doyle. Winds will very slowly decrease late Saturday night into early Sunday morning behind the cold front.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Emigrant Group Campground is a reservable group facility located on the south side of Stampede Reservoir within Tahoe National Forest. Situated in a forest of ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, and fir trees, the campground provides ample shade and easy access to the reservoir's recreational opportunities. The four group sites cater to different party sizes: Woodsman and Prospector accommodate up to 50 people with 15 vehicles allowed, while Rancher and Trapper handle groups of up to 25 people with 8 vehicles included. Each group site features a central cooking and picnic area equipped with a large campfire ring, approximately six picnic tables, and four grills. Horseshoe pits are available at the Woodsman site. The campground has accessible vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. A dump station is located about half a mile west, and a boat ramp with trailer parking is approximately half a mile away. Stampede Reservoir offers excellent boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing for rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon. The nearby Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail provides hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Non-street legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground to reach OHV trails.
Directions
From Truckee, travel east on Highway 80 for 10 miles to the Hirschdale Road exit. Follow Hirschdale Road/Stampede Dam Road north for 8 miles to Stampede Reservoir. Turn left on Dog Valley Road to cross Stampede Dam. The campground is on the left in a quarter mile.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $97 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-3558 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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