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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 & Range Birding Trail. Bring you camera and binoculars and expect to see Prairie Falcons, Rufous Hummingbirds and Wild Turkeys.
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 left.
Love this place. Never crowded but the reservoir is getting pretty weedy.
We lived our stay here! The reservoir was really low so there was lots of dead fish, but the water was so clear and the wildlife was abundant! We stayed in one of the only spots that would have been "easy" for a travel trailer, but the rest were great for tent spots or cab over campers! For reference, we have a 28' travel trailer and had no problem making it in or out!
Showed up about 3pm. Did yoga and sat by the reservoir for hours. Frogs come out big time before dark. We loved it there!! Left about 830. Bathrooms clean. Quiet and gorgeous!!
Nice hidden secret on Cedar Pass
Was frozen over on my last visit, beautiful.
Get campsite on backside for a private view of the Bear kissing the Honeypot 🍯🍯 rock formation
