USDA Forest Service · California
Boyington Mill
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 13
- Hookups
- 12 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,699 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BOYINGTON CG PARKING (NFSR 0894-007) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Tahoe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Truckee
- Address
- 10811 Stockrest Springs Road , Truckee, CA, 96161
- Phone
- (530) 587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Swimming, Water Activities
13 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hiking opportunities and off-road trails. Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for boating and swimming. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. The surrounding area offers hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water available at the site.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, which is known as one of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing streams. It is situated among sparse Jeffrey pine and fir trees and shade within the campground is limited.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Boca Reservoir is a couple miles south of the campground. Stampede Reservoir is less than six miles north. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on both scenic lakes. Lake Tahoe is located about 35 minutes from the campground and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as popular dining, shopping and lodging options.
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 Historic Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 12° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 26° | 13° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 13° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 33° | 13° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 41° | 24° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 49° | 34° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 58° | 46° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 61° | 50° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 54° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 44° | 30° | 79° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 35° | 18° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 29° | 14° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Boca Spring · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 18 sites
- Boca Rest Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 39 sites
- Logger Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 205 sites
- Emigrant Group · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 6 sites
- Boca Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 23 sites
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