Emigrant Group Campground
Its 4 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Overnight Use:. Emigrant Group Campground is a National Forest campground near Truckee, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 3Stampede Reservoir. Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 4
- Group sites
- 4
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
4 sites in 4 loops; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospector | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Prospector, site 1 |
| 1 | Rancher | Group standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Rancher, site 1 |
| 1 | Trapper | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Trapper, site 1 |
| 1 | Woodsman | Group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Woodsman, site 1 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,100 ft
39.4687, -120.1160 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Emigrant Group Campground?
Sites at Emigrant Group Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232859).
How much does it cost to camp at Emigrant Group Campground?
Camping at Emigrant Group Campground costs Overnight Use:.
How many campsites does Emigrant Group Campground have?
Emigrant Group Campground has 4 campsites, including 4 group sites.
Does Emigrant Group Campground have RV hookups?
No. Emigrant Group Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Emigrant Group Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Emigrant Group Campground; 4 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Emigrant Group Campground?
Yes, Emigrant Group Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Emigrant Group Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Emigrant Group Campground.
Who manages Emigrant Group Campground?
Emigrant Group Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Emigrant Group Campground
Hot springs, waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Emigrant Group Campground, in straight-line miles: Hunter Creek Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), Galena Creek Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 17 miles), Steamboat Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Sand Harbor (swimming hole, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Logger - Sites
- 202
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $23 per night
Boyington Mill - Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
Boca Rest - Sites
- 39
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Truckee and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)