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Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation
6 mi southwest of Verdi, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 4G
About Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation
Stampede reservoir is a popular spot for water recreation of all kinds. Fishing, motorized boat and personal watercraft use, and water skiing. Kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing when the water is calm (morning and evening). Swimming and fishing too. Ice fishing during winter depending on conditions. Single family site and group camping in developed campgrounds on the south shore of Stampede Reservoir. Captain Roberts boat ramp is located adjacent to Logger Campground. Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov/) or (877) 444-6777. **NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS****.** **Directions:**From Truckee take Interstate 80 east for six miles to the Hirschdale exit. Go north and under I-80 for approximately one mile to Boca Reservoir. Continue north past Boca Reservoir for approximately…
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Verdi, CA · 39.46981, -120.11313
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stampede | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| West Stampede Dam | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Upstream Pond | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Verdi Jeep | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Russell Valley ATV Tie | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Dry Creek East OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23 mi
Water fill-up: 18.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Emigrant Group 0.2 mi
- Logger Campground 0.6 mi
- Boyington Mill 2.5 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi NW of Floriston 2.6 mi
- Boca Spring 3.8 mi
- Boca Rest Campground 3.8 mi