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Logger Campground

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Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.

Logger Campground, near Truckee, California, is a fantastic spot for families and outdoor lovers alike. With its scenic views and proximity to Stampede Reservoir, it’s a great place to set up camp and enjoy the beauty of Tahoe National Forest.

This campground offers spacious sites that are often shaded by trees, keeping things cool during the day. Visitors rave about the clean facilities and the friendly atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for both tent and RV campers. As one camper noted, “The sites we were in were spread out, not too packed, which was nice.”

If you’re into water activities, you’re in luck! The campground is just a stone's throw from the boat ramp, perfect for launching your boat or jet ski. Plus, the area is known for its stunning sunsets and stargazing opportunities, so don’t forget to look up at night.

While it can get lively during peak season, many campers appreciate the wildlife that frequents the area, including deer. Just remember to secure your food, especially in the fall when bears are preparing for winter. Logger Campground is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a bit of comfort and community.

Description

National Forest

Tahoe National Forest

Overview

Logger Campground sits on beautiful Stampede Reservoir on the Tahoe National Forest, 30 minutes from 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 on-site. Many miles of hiking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area. The nearby Commemorative Emigrant Trail is open to hiking and mountain biking.

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. Truckee, 30 minutes south, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including Interstate highway connectivitiy, top notch restaraunts, 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.

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Location

Logger Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Truckee, Calif., travel east on Interstate 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. Go past Emigrant Group Campground and in a quarter mile the campground will be on the right. Alternate Access (partially gravel road): 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 road, and in a half mile, the Campground Entrance will be on the left.

Address

10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161

Coordinates

39.464733 N
120.121623 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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13 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 12, 2024

Beautiful campground with lake views.

Love our stay at Logger Campground, very clean vault toilets, and facility. Most of the spots are very tight, narrow spaces. Make some when you book, you get the right size spot. Pay dump just offsite.

Site226
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Marty P., September 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Marty P., September 12, 2024
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Marty P., September 12, 2024
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2022

Great For Families

Cold night's starting in September. I have stayed here in summer and in fall. I prefer fall because there are not many people and you can have the lake to yourself. Summer I would not attempt it as it turns into an RV city. The lake attracts lots of wildlife and it is bear country so lock up your food, or better yet tie it up in a tree especially in fall when the bears are bulking up for winter. In summer you might not see wildlife as the hordes of campers scare them off from the lake. There are also beautiful sunset here, and nice stargazing.

Site125 - Donkey
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Davidson L. H., September 25, 2022
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Davidson L. H., September 25, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2022

Gorgeous

This campsite is wonderful! Gorgeous scenery

Site007
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Very large, crowded, suitable for RVs and watersports people.

If you're looking for some peace of mind I would go somewhere else. There are a few sites in this massive campground that might give you some privacy but not many - it is a big camping compound really, and clearly aimed at RVs and watersports types. I'm a tent camper that really enjoys privacy and quiet. Not gonna happen here. Not a bad place if that is what you're looking for though, hence the three stars.

The lake was also a bust when I went - the drought is pretty intense this year so the water level was very low and the water did not look appealing. Most of the people at the shoreside drove there to unload their boats or jetskis.

Better options nearby if you're willing to look. I bailed on my reservation and camped at a smaller site nearby next to a river. Much more my jam.

Site106
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Quinn Z., August 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Quinn Z., August 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Quinn Z., August 8, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 8, 2021

Great place for kids

Right next to the water, and close to town. Cell phone reception. is spotty .

Site14
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Brenna D., July 8, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2021

Fun camp site

Stayed on the 3rd of July, the bathrooms were clean, we saw a deer, boat ramp a mile away

Site001
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by maricarmen P., July 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by maricarmen P., July 6, 2021
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by maricarmen P., July 6, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2019

Logger campgound

Good place to go, the sites that we were in were spread out not to packed which was nice.

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

Right on the lake

Sights are right on the lake and in the shade of the trees most of the day so it doesn’t get too hot.

  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Beverly C., August 28, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 10, 2019

Recreation Heaven

Great camp ground with spacious spaces. Accomadates large groups and tent camping. Friendly host and very clean. Stones throw from the boat ramp and Stampede Lake. Only down is the place is a little noisey.

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2018

Camping at Stampede

We loved camping at Logger Campground bear the Truckee Tahoe area. Put your boat in the water, set up camp, enjoy the long weekend with all sorts of water sports and tree climbing.

camping with tent or RV is available.

Fire pits are taller than I’m used to, so build a bigger fire because the temps drop a lot overnight.

Month of VisitJune
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  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Andrew D., June 29, 2018
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Reviewed Aug. 1, 2017

Great Experience

Our visit to Loggerhead campground actually didn't get off to a good start. When we arrived at the campground a pickup truck was parked in our spot. It was late and we couldn't find the owner so we ended up staying outside the park on the road. The manager got things worked out in the morning and refunded our money for the night before.

The campground is very dog and kid friendly. There are spots for tents and campers of all sizes. Stampede Reservoir is great for boating, skiing and swimming. Each campsite has a fire ring and grill. There are water spigots placed at regular intervals. There are some campsites that are next to the lake. It's only an hour from Reno.

Site102
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Kate M., August 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by Kate M., August 1, 2017
Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

Awsome

Had alot of fun at this campground my sons first time camping all the kids had a blast definitely will return

  • Review photo of Logger Campground by James L., June 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Logger Campground by James L., June 30, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Logger Campground?

    Logger Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Logger Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Logger Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Logger Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Logger Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Logger Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Logger Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Logger Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Logger Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Logger Campground?

    There are 202 campsites at Logger Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts