Boca Springs Campground

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 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 rising, and OHV 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. The Campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill.

At a Glance

Reservations: Sites are available for reservation at 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
  • Fee charged for some activities: Camping
  • Toilets: Vault
  • Parking: Yes
  • Accessible: Vault toilets. “Rustic
  • Drinking water: Potable
Fees: $20 per site
$5 for extra vehicle 
$66.00 per night for group site
Open Season: May 24 - October 14
Usage: Heavy
Busiest Season: Summer
Restrictions: You may stay up to 14 nights during a visit at this campground. 
Closest Towns: Truckee, CA
Water: Potable Water
Restroom: Vault Toilets (in summer only)
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center:
 

General Information

Directions:

Directions from Truckee: Travel east on I-80 for approximately 6 miles. Take Hirschdale exit. Turn left onto County Route #894. Travel approximately 2.5 miles north and when you reach Boca Rest campground, turn right onto the dirt road (Forest Route #72). Travel approximately 0.75 mile staying to the left and you will arrive at Boca Springs campground.


General Notes:

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. 


Parking:

Yes


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 16 single site(s), 1 20-50 people group 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/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=74130&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
No. of Accessible sites None

Lake and Pond Fishing

Horse Riding

OHV Trail Riding

Scenic Driving

Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.428496

  Longitude : 
-120.073912

  Elevation : 
5900