Emigrant Group
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates mid-May through September or early October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead
North Yuba Trail Closure
Forest Service Trail 9E06 (North Yuba Trail) between the Mountain House Road (County Rd 300) and Ramshorn is closed.
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger
Rattlesnake Road Closure
The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety along the closed roads in light of their proximity to the Lake Fordyce Dam during dam reconstruction activities.
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Cabin Creek Sale Closure
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Sand Pond Trail Boardwalk Closure
The Sand Pond Interpretive Trail is partially closed for visitor safety per Forest Order 17-24-17.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Emigrant Group Campground is located on the south side of Stampede Reservoir within Tahoe National Forest, approximately 30 minutes from Truckee. The campground offers four group sites: Woodsman and Prospector accommodate up to 50 people each, while Rancher and Trapper accommodate up to 25 people each. Each site features a central cooking and picnic area with a large campfire ring, approximately six tables, and four grills. The Woodsman site includes horseshoe pits. Stampede Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing. Anglers can target rainbow and brown trout and kokanee salmon. A boat ramp is located half a mile from the campground. The surrounding area features extensive hiking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle trails, including access to the Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail. The campground is shaded by ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, and fir trees. Nearby attractions include Boca Reservoir 10 minutes south, the town of Truckee with full amenities, and Lake Tahoe 45 minutes away. The Prosser Pits OHV area and various interpretive trails including the Boca Townsite and Donner Camp trails are accessible from the area.
Directions
From Truckee, travel east on Highway 80 for 10 miles to the Hirschdale Road exit. Follow Hirschdale Road/Stampede Dam Road north for eight miles to 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 Highway 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.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-3558 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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