We have several lots to park vehicles. Please follow SFARC parking staff directions. They will direct you to the closest available spot.
Disabled parking is available adjacent to the Hamfest site. To access ADA parking, cross Taylor Road and turn right into the alleyway behind Taylor’s Restaurant. Please let the SFARC parking staff know you are looking for the disabled parking lot and they will guide you.
Sellers may park in their stalls. Vehicles must fit within the area purchased. Additional off-site parking is available at no additional cost.
Sellers can purchase spaces on a first-come-first-served basis on the day of the event. Spaces range in size from a standard parking stall to 8′ x 8′. All spaces, regardless of size, cost $10 each. Sellers may purchase as many stalls as desired. SFARC staff will make every effort to accommodate requests for specific locations.
Sellers may arrive starting at 6:00 AM to set up. Follow the “Seller” signs or ask our parking staff for directions to the Seller’s entrance. Sellers may park in their stalls. Vehicles must fit within the area purchased. Additional parking is available at no additional cost.
Sellers need to bring their own tables, chairs, pop-ups, generators, etc… No equipment will be provided. No electrical power will be available to sellers.
Show up early on the day of with your $10 bill, get a spot, and join us for a day of fun!
SPECIAL NOTICE
California law requires Swap meet operators to obtain information on all sellers who conduct activities on premises. Sellers are be required to fill out the State of California, Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Form 410d: Swap Meets, Flea Markets, or Special Events Certification. This form is available at: www.cdtfa.ca.gov/formspubs/cdtfa410d.pdf. To expedite entrance into the Swap meet, please print and bring with you a completed and signed form. Thank you!
Event Information: Event Name and Place: Loomis Hamfest, Loomis, Calif. Event Date: March 28, 2026
Forms will be available for you if you forget yours.
All sellers will be required to complete the form prior to setup.
The campground is situated on the south side of Stampede Reservoir, which is located on the Little Truckee River, approximately eight miles above the confluence of the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers. A forest of ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine and fir trees covers the area. Sagebrush dots the forest floor.
Nearby Attractions
Boca Reservoir is 10 minutes south of the campground, offering additional boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities.
Historic Downtown Truckee
Truckee, 30 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year-round recreational mountain town, including Interstate highway connectivity, top-notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Lake Tahoe is located about an hour south and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Prosser Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Facilities
This large campground offers over 200 single, double, and triple family campsites. Campsites are arranged in six loops: Cross Cut (1-60), Iron Ox (61-115), Steam Donkey (116-161), Whistle Punk (162-187), Ox Bow (188-209), and Double Bit (210-252). Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, along with vault toilets and drinking water. A boat ramp and boat trailer parking is located less than a mile away. An amphitheater is located within the campground and is accessed by car or the shoreline hiking trail. The dump station is a quarter mile from the campground entrance and is $10 per dump, credit card only.
Need To Know
– Off-Highway vehicles must be trailered to and from designated routes. Recreational riding is not allowed within the campground.
– Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558.
– Don’t Move Firewood: Protect California’s forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.
Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).
– One vehicle is included with a single-site reservation. Two vehicles are included with a double-site reservation. Three vehicles are included with a triple-site reservation.
– Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding vehicles included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
– Boat trailer parking is available at Captain Roberts Boat Ramp overflow parking area adjacent to the campground. Please do not park boat trailers in campground overflow areas if they do not fit in your site.
– Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
– 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
Local Communications
147.555 CTCSS 100 Hz
Meal Announcements, Local Simplex, High-Power ASL connected to W6EK 2M-Repeater
Are tents allowed?
YES. Tent and RV camping is perfectly fine.
Is there a communications plan for the event?
Local Communications
147.555 CTCSS 100 Hz
Meal Announcements, Local Simplex, High-Power ASL connected to W6EK 2M-Repeater
Is there access to hook-ups?
NO. This is dry camping with access to restrooms, trash collection, and shared water bibs. There is a central dump station available at check-out.
Are there restrooms?
YES. ADA accessible restrooms are available on each loop.
Can I bring my pet?
YES. 2 dogs maximum per site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
How do meals work? Breakfast and dinner are usually shared. Once you RSVP, information will be shared with you regarding meal plans. For lunch, you’re on your own. Like any SFARC, we’ll have a fully stocked snack table.
Do I need to book a campsite in the same loop as the club?
NO. The club Basecamp will be at site 227 in the Double Bit loop (210-252). Meals and other activities will be announced on a simplex frequency so spread out if you wish.
Is there mobile phone service?
NO. Although a few carriers have patches of coverage around the lake. The club will offer Internet access and WiFi calling from Site 227 and the surrounding area.
Can I run a generator?
YES. Generators are allowed. Be prepared for some noise from other campers using generators. The use of generators is only permitted between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM in all California State Parks.
Are campfires allowed?
MAYBE. If allowed by the California State Park system, we’ll have a central campfire at basecamp each night. Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558.
Parking is FREE at Loomis Hamfest.
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