Can you reserve a site at Boca Rest Campground?

Yes, Boca Rest Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Boca Rest Campground?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Boca Rest Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Rest Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Boca Rest Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Boca Rest Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Boca Rest Campground, California — 39 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. A boat ramp is located on the west shore of Boca Reservoir, and an unimproved boat launching area is due south of 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.

PLEASE HELP KEEP YOUR PUBLIC LANDS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND BEAUTIFUL

Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts have been utilizing the Tahoe National Forest in uncharacteristically high numbers. Unfortunately, resource damage is occurring. Pease remember the following:

Not all closed routes are blocked with gates or posted with ‘closed’ signs. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use map to learn more about seasonal operation dates.

Do not operate Motorized Vehicles outside of established routes. The reckless riding of a few can cause resource damage that lasts for years and leads to further restrictions for all riders.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, with a few located right along the waterfront. Most sites are fairly exposed with little to no shade, but are well-spaced, providing for plenty of separation between sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the northeastern shores of the Boca Reservoir, near where the reservoir meets the Little Truckee River. The campground is characterized by open areas dotted with sagebrush. A few pines are scattered throughout the site but shade is very limited.

Contact Info

This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Stampede Reservoir is located 9 miles north of the campground, where boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming 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. Lake Tahoe is conveniently located only 30 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trail, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.

The facts

Season: May 24 – October 14 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
39 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA BOCA REST

Site types

39 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

39 campsites at Boca Rest Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
002	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
003	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	6	🐾
005	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	34 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
016	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
017	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
018	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	6	🐾
019	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
020	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
022	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
023	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	6	🐾
024	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	6	🐾
026	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
027	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
028	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	18 ft	6	🐾
029	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
030	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	6	🐾
031	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	6	🐾
032	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
033	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	6	🐾
034	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾
035	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	28 ft	6	🐾
036	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	6	🐾
037	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	38 ft	6	🐾
038	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	6	🐾
039	AREA BOCA REST	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.

From Truckee, take I-80 west 10 miles to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.

13036 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA 96161

39.41917, -120.08639 · 39°25'9.0"N 120°5'11.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	46	52	58	67	77	86	85	79	67	54	43
Low °F	13	15	21	25	31	35	39	37	31	25	20	15
Precip in	3.9	3.6	2.9	1.5	1.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	1.3	2.0	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Boca Rest Campground

Can you reserve a site at Boca Rest Campground?: Yes, Boca Rest Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Boca Rest Campground have?: 39 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Boca Rest Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Boca Rest Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Rest Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Boca Rest Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Boca Rest Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Boca Rest Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boca Rest Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 per site

Restrictions:

You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Boca Rest Campground

Boca Spring 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boyington Mill 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boca Campground 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Logger Campground 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Emigrant Group 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prosser Ranch Group 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Prosser Family 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lakeside (Truckee) 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation 1.9 mi · Facility
Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation 3.8 mi · Facility
Smithneck Creek 3.9 mi · Facility
Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation 4.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Boca Rest Campground