Boca Spring
Campground · California · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 40 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 25
- People per site
- 5,796 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.Recreation
Boca Reservoir is just a mile west of the campground. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir. 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.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.Natural Features
The campground is located within a heavily forested stand of towering pine and fir trees. Boca Spring feeds a pretty meadow adjacent to the campground.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Stampede Reservoir is 9 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing 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. Other recreational opportunities 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. Lake Tahoe is a convenient 35 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options.The facts
- Season: May 24 – October 14 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- 18 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 40 ft
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: AREA BOCA SPRING
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
18 campsites at Boca Spring
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Management | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| GP1 | AREA BOCA SPRING | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 40 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Reno, take I-80 west to Hirschdale Exit. Go north approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground.
From Truckee, take I-80 east to Hirschdale exit. Turn left and travel approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground.
10031 East Boca Springs Road, Floriston, CA 96111
39.42250, -120.07861 · 39°25'21.0"N 120°4'43.0"W
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, 2.5 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 Spring
- Can you reserve a site at Boca Spring?
- Yes, Boca Spring is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Boca Spring have?
- 18 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Boca Spring?
- 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Boca Spring?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Boca Spring.
- Are campfires allowed at Boca Spring?
- Campfires are allowed at Boca Spring. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Boca Spring also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boca Spring's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle $66.00 per night for group site
Restrictions:
- You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground.
Camping near Boca Spring
- Boca Rest Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boyington Mill 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Campground 2.4 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 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Prosser Family 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lakeside (Truckee) 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation 2.3 mi · Facility
- Stampede Reservoir - Water Recreation 3.8 mi · Facility
- Smithneck Creek 4.3 mi · Facility
- Prosser Reservoir - Water Recreation 5.2 mi · Facility
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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