Boca Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 23
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 004 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 007 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 008 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 009 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 010 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 011 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 012 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 014 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 017 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 018 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 020 | walk to | — | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 021 | walk to | — | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 022 | walk to | — | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 023 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 024 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 025 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 026 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| BOCA CAMPGROUND | 027 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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