Boca Campground

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.

At a Glance

Reservations: This site can be reserved  www.recreation.gov six months in advance.
Area Amenities:
  • Interpretive Site: Near Historic Boca Townsite Accessible Interpretive Trail
  • Camping trailer: Yes
  • Picnic tables: Yes
  • Tent camping: Yes
  • Toilets: Vault
  • Parking: Yes
  • Fee charged for some activities: Camping
  • Accessible: Vault toilets. “Rustic" campsites. Access from vehicle to campsite may require assistance.
  • Boat ramp: Near campground. Subject to closure during low water levels
  • Drinking water: NO
Fees: $20 per site
Open Season: May 24 - October 14
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: OHV must be trailered to designated trailheas.
Closest Towns: Truckee, CA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilets
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: ALERT!  Black bears have been frequenting the area. For your safety, keep a clean campsite, store food in a secure container, and dispose of trash properly. Normal services available generally: Memorial Day Weekend through September. May open sooner or stay open longer – weather dependent.

General Information

Parking:
Accessibility:

Restrooms and "rustic" campsites.  Access from vehicle to campsite may require assistance.


General Notes:

Sites 19-22 require a short walk in to the campsites. Sites 1, 3, 19, and 15 are NOT reservable and may be obtained on a first come first served basis. 
 


Directions:

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 0.6 miles. After the dam bear right on to Boca Road for 0.6 miles. Boca Campground is on the right. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 20 single site(s)
Reservation Info This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
No. of Accessible sites Restrooms and "rustic" campsites.  Access from vehicle to campsite may require assistance 

Lake and Pond Fishing

OHV Trail Riding

Scenic Driving

Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming

Waterskiing

Windsurfing

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.397914

  Longitude : 
-120.102928

  Elevation : 
5900