Emigrant Group
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $97 per night
Price range: $97–$201 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/emigrant-group to be notified when sites open up.
Emigrant Group Campground offers scenic access to Stampede Reservoir with excellent boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities. Campers consistently praise the peaceful natural surroundings, well-maintained facilities, and friendly hosts.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Great Blue Heron, Goosander/Common Merganser, Calliope Hummingbird, Northern Rubber Boa, and Western Fence Lizard present in area.
Insider tips for Emigrant Group: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Only 4 sites available, so plan ahead Bring warm sleeping gear for cold mountain nights
Skip Emigrant Group if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 4 sites total.
Best time to visit Emigrant Group: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though nights get cold so prepare accordingly.
Nearby campgrounds: Logger Campground (Truckee, CA), Boyington Mill (Truckee, CA), Boca Spring (Truckee, CA), Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Emigrant Group
Cell signal at Emigrant Group (Truckee, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Only 4 sites available, so plan ahead
Bring warm sleeping gear for cold mountain nights
Campground operates year-round, though nights get cold so prepare accordingly
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
Frequently asked questions
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does Emigrant Group cost per night?+
What season is Emigrant Group open?+
Does Emigrant Group have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at Emigrant Group?+
How do I make reservations at Emigrant Group?+
What is the cell service like at Emigrant Group?+
What season is Emigrant Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Official resources
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.