Stough Reservoir Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Medicine Lake Dump Station · 68.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 41.5622, -120.2542
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Stough Reservoir Campground is only 1 mile off Hwy 299 on a gravel road. At 6,200 feet it provides relief from the heat of the valleys on either side. Small trailers and motorhomes will find access and turn-arounds manageable. The reservoir is small but is kept stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Water is provided and campsites sit away from the shore with nice views of the reservoir.Stough Reservoir is Number 4 on the Basin and Range Birding Trail. Bring you camera and binoculars and expect to see Prairie Falcons, Rufous Hummingbirds and Wild Turkeys.
From the USFS.
Is Stough Reservoir Campground free?
No. Stough Reservoir Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Stough Reservoir Campground?
From Alturas go north 5 miles on US Hwy 395 to Hwy 299. Turn east on Hwy 299 toward Cedarville and go approximately 13 miles to Forest Road 43N07. Turn north and the campground is 1 mile on the lefeet.
What are the rules at Stough Reservoir Campground?
Dogs on leash only. Please clean up afeeter your dog. Camping limit 14 days.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
