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Natural Features

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


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Fall Campout | FAQs (Page)

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.

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Fall Campout | Navigation Map (Page)

FROM AUBURN:
After Truckee, keep traveling east on Interstate 80 for around 10 miles to the Hirschdale Road exit. Follow Hirschdale Road/Stampede Dam Road north for about 7 miles.

Look for the sign for Stampede Reservoir Dam and take a left on Dog Valley Road to go over the dam (pay attention to your odometer, it’s easy to miss this turn). A word of caution: if you miss the turn, the road changes names to Dog Valley Road. If the road dead ends or turns to dirt, you missed the turn.

Once you’ve gone over the dam, you’ll encounter “Emigrant Group Campground” —  keep going! 🙂  In a quarter mile, Logger Campground will be on the right.

At this time of year, the guard station is often closed. After the guard station, make a left and follow the road. Once you reach the “Ox Bow” loop sign, you’re close. Keep going until the end and look for the “Double Bit” loop.

ANOTHER WORD OF CAUTION: DO NOT TAKE THE HOBART MILLS TO DOG VALLEY ROAD ROUTE. DO NOT USE THIS ALTERNATE ROUTE IF YOU HAVE AN RV OR VEHICLE WITH LOW CLEARANCE.

Preferred Route:


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Fall Campout | RSVP (Page)


PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO RSVP BELOW.
Even if you’re only stopping by for the day, letting us know you’re coming helps us plan food, games, and activities so everyone gets in on the fun. (And don’t forget — this is a BYO campsite event, so be sure to reserve your site through Recreation.gov, and review the FAQs before you head up.)

Thanks for your interest.
We've got some time before the next SFARC Fall Campout.
Please check back soon...

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Fall Campout | RSVP Results (Page)


Fall Campout

25 responses
25Total responses
September 2, 2026 6:55 PMMost recent

I'm Joining For ...

  • The Day1 (4%)
  • Camping24 (96%)

How Many In Your Party Would Like To Take Part in the Friday "Hams In A Blanket" Breakfast (Pigs In A Blanket)?

33 total

How Many In Your Party Would Like To Take Part In The Friday Night Club Sponsored Cook Out?

42 total

How Many In Your Party Would Like To Take Part In The Saturday Breakfast?

47 total

How Many In Your Party Would Like To Take Part In The Saturday Night Potluck

51 total

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Fall Campout | Saturday Potluck (Page)


Fall Campout 2026

📅 09-17-2026 3:00 PM – 09-20-2026 11:00 AM
📍 Stampede Reservoir, Sierra County, CA

SFARC Fall Campout at Stampede Reservoir

Saturday Night Potluck

Open

22 signed up

NameCallsignWhat item will you be bringing to the Saturday Night Club Potluck?
Brian GohlAI6USPotato Salad
FrankKG9MBest Beef Stew
John FischerKO6COWMacaroni Salad
Jef AllbrightN5JEFMoroccan Spiced Chicken Stew
Evan ProutKK6TNESmoked Mac and cheese
Edward GibsonKB6EDRegular Dinner Salad
SmittyWB1GSmitty\'s Italian Comfort Casserole (2 - 13x9 pans)
Jeremy GraffKO6KULDessert! A tray of caramel and chocolate chip bars. Possibly cake!
Gene TrastiW6JMPCHILI
Steven Michael FoleyKO6EBQFruit Salad
AdamW6AGTMystery Cake
David HoneywellKO6HXCMeat/cheese charcuterie board
DudleyKO6DRMFresh-baked mountain brownies
SteveKD6KXTSalad
AndreaAJ6ZIHomemade bread
Marty MainN6BLOBroccoli Cheese Soup
Matthew ElyashKO6IMPMexican Beef and Tortillas
Greydon HicksKC6SLEVegetable dish
Dan QuistgardKO6LMZHot Artichoke dip with triscuits
David KassisK6CIMButtermilk Cornbread with Honey Butter Glaze
Laurie HollandNAapple and pumpkin pie
John & Millie GeyerWB6UBKBroccoli Salad

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Fall Campout 2026

📅 09-17-2026 3:00 PM – 09-20-2026 11:00 AM
📍 Stampede Reservoir, Sierra County, CA

SFARC Fall Campout at Stampede Reservoir

Snack Table

Open

17 signed up

NameCallsignWhat can you bring for the snack table?
Brian GohlAI6USChips - Selection Pack
SmittyWB1GPeanut Butter Filled Pretzels
FrankKG9MTrader Joe\'s cereal bars - strawberry/apple/blueberry
John FischerKO6COWChocolate Cookies
Jef AllbrightN5JEFTwo large bags of popcorn
Ed GibsonKB6EDNutter Butters (peanut butter cookies)
AdamW6AGTDried fruit, trail mix, mixed nuts
Graff FamilyKO6KULHome Made Chex Mix
SteveKD6KXTChips and Dip
StevenKO6EBQJerky snacks
AndreaAJ6ZIMuffins
terry krystKN6ZVN8 Hershey milk chocolate bars four with nuts four without
Marty MainN6BLOCorn tortilla chips with salsa
Greydon HicksKC6SLECookies
Dan QuistgardKO6LMZHomemade rice crispy treats
David HoneywellKO6HXCCheez-Its
Laurie Holland and Ron HollandKA6UAIPinwheels

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Fall Campout | Survey (Page)


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Fall Campout | Survey Results (Page)


FALL CAMPOUT MOVIE SURVEY

17 total responses

Select As Many Movies As You Like:

A League of Their Own
3 (3%)
Apollo 13
7 (8%)
Big
3 (3%)
Cast Away
4 (4%)
Catch Me If You Can
4 (4%)
City Slickers
1 (1%)
Contact
5 (6%)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
3 (3%)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1 (1%)
Field Of Dreams
4 (4%)
Frequency (PG-13)
3 (3%)
Ghostbusters (1984)
3 (3%)
Groundhog Day
1 (1%)
Guardian's of the Galaxy
2 (2%)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
5 (6%)
Jaws (PG-13)
2 (2%)
Jurassic Park
3 (3%)
Men In Black
1 (1%)
Mr. Mom (PG-13)
1 (1%)
Night at the Muesem
2 (2%)
Princess Bride
4 (4%)
Project Hail Mary
7 (8%)
Stand By Me (Edited)
1 (1%)
TAG
1 (1%)
The Breakfast Club
2 (2%)
The Great Outdoors
4 (4%)
The Martian
3 (3%)
The Sandlot
5 (6%)
The Wedding SInger
0 (0%)
Top Gun Maverick
3 (3%)
Yesterday
1 (1%)

Other?

  • ALWAYS
  • The Greatest Showman
  • My Neighbor Totoro (G)

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Watts Up This Week

A quiet week ahead overall with a few call-outs.

SPECIAL MEETING: SFARC BUDGET REVIEW SESSION / TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 6PM – 8PM
If you’d like to provide feedback about the SFARC 2027 operational budget, please join us on Zoom.

WEBSITE CHANGES
We’ve launched a few noteworthy changes:

  • RESOURCES -> ARTICLES: Sometimes articles presented in the Newsletter get lost. we’ve decided to include these articles on the website.
  • ABOUT US -> REPEATERS: Moved and overhauled the repeater information section.
  • ALL SITE: Tiles have been fully implemented including increased font sizes for easier reading.
  • RESOURCES -> FRIENDS OF SFARC: Links to some of our neighboring clubs and friends.
  • RESOURCES -> LINKS: Common direct links to different sections of the website.

REMINDER: CAMPOUT UPDATE — WE’RE DOWN TO THE FINAL DAYS
With the Bug and Hawk fires contained, the campout is no longer being threatened.You have 9 days left before we close down RSVPs. If you plan on going or you’ve already booked a site, make sure to tell us so you can get fed. 🙂 Head over to campout.w6ek.org now. 🙂

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