Facility Details - BOCA REST CAMPGROUND, CA

Overview

Boca Rest Campground is located on Boca Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest,15 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking opportunities.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated on the northeastern shores of the Boca Reservoir, near where the reservoir meets the Little Truckee River.

The campground is characterized by open areas dotted with sagebrush. A few pines are scattered throughout the site but shade is limited.

Recreation:

Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir, but may be subject to closure during low water levels.

The Little Truckee River is nearby and offers some of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing. The surrounding area offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails.

Facilities:

The campground offers single-family sites, with a few located right along the waterfront. Most sites are fairly exposed with little to no shade, but are well-spaced, providing for plenty of separation between sites.

Each site is equipped with a picnic tables and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Nearby Attractions:

Stampede Reservoir is 9 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities.

The Camp Store is located just inside Logger Campground on Stampede Reservoir. A variety of camping and fishing supplies, ice, groceries and souvenirs are available.

Lake Tahoe is conveniently located only 25 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Boating Campfire Rings Drinking Water Firewood Vendor Fishing Hiking Host Jet Skiing	Mountain Biking Picnic Area Swimming Trash Collection Vault Toilets Water Skiing Windsurfing

Know Before You Go

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter/exit the facility; Recreational riding is not allowed within the campground
Walk-ins available early October through mid-May
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management. Your comments are welcomed; Visitors may collect a comment form from a campground host or submit feedback online.
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.41917, -120.08639
39°25'9"N, 120°5'11"W

From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.

From Truckee, take I-80 west 10 miles to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.