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You want scenic reservoir camping with boating and fishing access in a quiet, shaded forest setting.
Boca Campground
3.88147 reviews12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA, USA
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Quick Facts
5,640 ftPrice
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
May 23, 2025 - Octob...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
5,640 ftPrice
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
26 campsites
Season
May 23, 2025 - Octob...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Boca Campground
$20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $20.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
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12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA, USA
Boca Campground
12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA, USA
Nearby places
Truckee (15 minutes), Reno (40 minutes), Lake Tahoe (25 minutes), Stampede Reservoir (12 miles north)
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Boca Campground
$20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $20.00; TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
No campsite fee categories listed.
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We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
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Provider530-587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
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You need running water or want to avoid dust from unpaved roads and sites.
C
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 23% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 110 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade B.Scenery
- Grade B-.Staff & hosts
- Grade C+.Cleanliness
Watch-outs
- Grade D.Facilities
- Grade C-.Rules & policies
- Grade C-.Belonging
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Each topic is graded against every other campground on it; a topic campers liked never grades below C−. ± shows the 95% confidence range from the sample size.
From Recreation.gov
Official information for Boca Campground from the federal Recreation.gov facility record.
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 (877) 444-6777 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.Directions
<p>From Interstate 80, take Hirschdale Road exit ( exit 194) and proceed north on Hirschdale Road for one mile. Turn left onto Boca Dam Reservoir Road and proceed west for .6 miles. After the dam bear right on to Boca road for .6 miles. Boca campground in on the right. 12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA 96161</p>
