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Emigrant Campground

Campground · National forest in Sierra County, California. Run by USFS Tahoe National Forest.

4Campsites
Stampede ReservoirRight on the shore of
45 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS Tahoe National Forest
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Tahoe National Forest)
Campsites4
Site types4 group standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site45 ft
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(530) 587-3558
Address501 Stampede Dm Rd, Verdi, CA, 96161
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Emigrant Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Emigrant Campground is in Sierra County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.