Boca Rest Campground
Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking 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 | 39 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
39 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Pull-through | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Pull-through | 24 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Pull-through | 38 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Pull-through | 34 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Pull-through | 34 | Gravel | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | 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 | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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 table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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. 13036 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA 96161
| Nearest town | Truckee, California |
| Coordinates | 39.4192° N, 120.0864° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
34 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 ↗ | 9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
Stampede Reservoir is located 9 miles north of the campground, where boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming are popular activities. Truckee, 20 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. Lake Tahoe is conveniently located only 30 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
- 4.9 mi
- 5.8 miProsser Pits Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
- 5.8 miProsser Hill Ohv Routes ↗OHV / range
- 12.9 miKings Beach 18E18 ↗Swimming
- 14.7 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miNorth Verdi OHV Spur1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 0.7 miNorth Boca OHV0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miBoca Break OHV1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miVerdi OHV1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miLake Front OHV1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.7 miRussell Valley ATV Tie0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
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
Tahoe National Forest begins under a tenth of a mile away, and it is the closest of these.
- under 0.1 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 4.8 miMt. Rose Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,223 acres
- 13.4 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.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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 very 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 on the west shore of Boca Reservoir, and an unimproved boat launching area is due south of 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. Please help keep your public lands healthy, PRODUCTIVE, and beautiful Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts have been utilizing the Tahoe National Forest in uncharacteristically high numbers. Unfortunately, resource damage is occurring. Pease remember the following: Not all closed routes are blocked with gates or posted with ‘closed’ signs. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use map to learn more about seasonal operation dates. Do not operate Motorized Vehicles outside of established routes.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Boca Rest Campground?
Sites at Boca Rest Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Boca Rest Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Boca Rest Campground have?
39 sites, including 39 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Boca Rest Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 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 Rest Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Rest Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Boca Rest Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Boca Rest 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 Rest Campground?
Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and 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 Rest Campground?
Truckee, California. Stampede Reservoir is located 9 miles north of the campground, where boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming are popular activities.
Source: Getting there
What if Boca Rest Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boca Spring (0.5 mi), Boyington Mill (1.3 mi), and Boca Campground (2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby