Boca Campground
Boca Campground is located on a plateau above the shores of beautiful Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes northeast of Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water available.
Need to Know
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in appropriate containers. Bears lockers are 48" wide x 28" deep x 35" tall. Please plan food storage containers appropriately.
- No water is available at the campground. Please bring your own supply.
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Off-Highway vehicles must be trailered to a designated route. Recreational riding is not allowed within the campground
One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
Natural Features
The campground is located on a peninsula along the western shore of Boca Reservoir. Stands of mature Jeffrey pine and fir trees provide some shaded sites in this open campground overlooking the reservoir.
Nearby Attractions
Truckee, 15 minutes away, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Stampede Reservoir is 12 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities available. Lake Tahoe is conveniently located just 25 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities in the area include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Recreation
Boca Reservoir is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. A boat ramp is located less than a mile from the campground. 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. Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail showcases the boom and bust of the historic town of Boca as it transitioned from a construction camp for the Central Pacific Railroad to the Boca Mill and Ice Company and later to the Boca Brewery. It is located between Boca Dam and the railroad tracks.
Contact Information
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10811 Stockrest Springs Road Truckee CA 96161
Physical
12927 Boca Road Truckee CA 96161
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Interstate 80, take Hirschdale Road exit ( exit 194) and proceed north on Hirschdale Road for one mile. Turn left onto Boca Dam Reservoir Road and proceed west for .6 miles. After the dam bear right on to Boca road for .6 miles. Boca campground in on the right. 12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Available Campsites
- Site 018, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 008, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 026, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Walk To
- Site 024, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BOCA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
