Boca Spring
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 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 |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
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 Hirschdale Exit. Go north approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. From Truckee, take I-80 east to Hirschdale exit. Turn left and travel approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. 10031 East Boca Springs Road, Floriston, CA 96111
| Nearest town | Floriston, California |
| Coordinates | 39.4225° N, 120.0786° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedTmu Rx Support
35 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 | Cabela's ↗ | 8.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.2 mi |
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Boca Spring Campground - Tahoe National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
Stampede Reservoir is 9 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing 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. Other recreational opportunities 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. Lake Tahoe is a convenient 35 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options.
- 5.3 mi
- 6.2 miProsser Pits Ohv Area ↗OHV / range
- 6.2 miProsser Hill Ohv Routes ↗OHV / range
- 13.1 miKings Beach 18E18 ↗Swimming
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miNorth Verdi OHV Spur1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 0.9 miVerdi OHV1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.1 miNorth Boca OHV0.07 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miBoca Break OHV1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miLake Front OHV1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2 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 about 0.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.5 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 4.5 miMt. Rose Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 31,223 acres
- 13.6 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
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is located within a heavily forested stand of towering pine and fir trees. Boca Spring feeds a pretty meadow adjacent to the campground.
Recreation
Boca Reservoir is just a mile west of the campground. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Boca Spring?
Sites at Boca Spring 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 Spring?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Boca Spring have?
18 sites, including 16 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Boca Spring?
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 Spring?
Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Spring. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Boca Spring?
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 Spring?
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 Spring?
Boca Reservoir is just a mile west of the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Boca Spring?
Floriston, California. Stampede Reservoir is 9 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities.
Source: Getting there
What if Boca Spring is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boca Rest Campground (0.5 mi), Boyington Mill (1.2 mi), and Boca Campground (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby