USDA Forest Service · California
Boca Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 23
- Hookups
- 20 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,640 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BOCA CAMPGROUND (NFSR 0073-014) · crushed aggregate or gravel · 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
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Water Sports
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 12° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 27° | 13° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 14° | 74° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 33° | 14° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 41° | 24° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 49° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 58° | 46° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 61° | 50° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 54° | 42° | 87° | 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.
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