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 Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 20 |
| Walk-in | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
23 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 36 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Pull-through | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Pull-through | 30 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 012 | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 013 | Standard | Pull-through | 26 | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 24 to October 14 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Fees | $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle $66.00 per night for group site |
| Rules | You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground. |
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Getting there
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
| Nearest town | Truckee, California |
| Coordinates | 39.3942° N, 120.1056° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
33 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Tahoe Mountain Sports ↗ | 7.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 11.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 2.9 mi
- 4.3 miProsser Pits Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
- 4.3 miProsser Hill Ohv Routes ↗OHV / range
- 11.6 miKings Beach 18E18 ↗Swimming
- 13.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miBoca Hill OHV3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.3 miBoca Wye OHV0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.5 miLittle Boca Loop0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.7 miBoca Dam Accessible ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.8 miBoca Too OHV1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.8 miBoca Townsite Parking ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 5.4 miMt. Rose Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,223 acres
- 11.8 miLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 331,807 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Boca Campground?
Sites at Boca Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Boca Campground?
$20 per site $5 for extra vehicle $66.00 per night for group site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Boca Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Boca Campground have?
23 sites, including 20 standard sites without power and 3 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Boca Campground?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Boca Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Boca Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Boca Campground?
Boca Reservoir is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Boca Campground?
Truckee, California. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Boca Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boca Rest Campground (2 mi), Boca Spring (2.4 mi), and Prosser Ranch Group (2.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby