Interstate 80
Interstate 80 bisects the forest and is one of the primary corridors to access recreation sites. I-80 enters the Forest east of Auburn and leaves the Forest east of Truckee. Many campgrounds, trailheads, or other recreation sites are located along the Interstate.
Recreation Sites
Big Bend Group Campground
Site Open
Big Bend Group Campground is located right off I-80 on Old Highway 40, behind Big Bend U.S. Forest Service Fire Station. There are two group campsites with tables, group fire rings and grills with…
Boca Campground
Site Closed
Boca Campground is located up in the trees overlooking Boca Reservoir. Each site has a bear locker, fire ring with BBQ grate, and a picnic table.
Boca Reservoir
The reservoir is on the Little Truckee River, a popular location for motorized boats, personal watercraft, and water skiing. the reservoir has a surface area of approximately 980 acres at full…
Boca Rest Campground
Site Closed
5/3/24: Camp open, but only non-potable water available and trash service.The campground offers single-family sites, with a few located right along the waterfront. Most sites are fairly exposed with…
Boca Springs Campground
Site Open
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir where boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground…
Boyington Mill Campground
Site Open
Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River. This campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.Â
Capt Roberts Boating Site
Day use area.Â
Donner Camp Picnic Site and Interpretive Trail
This easy 1/3 mile interpretive trail offers a glimpse of what the Donner Party went through here in the winter of 1846-47. Six trailside signs are personalized with excerpts from Donner Party…