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Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground

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Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.

Extra vehicles can now be paid for when making your reservation! Just use the add-on feature in Recreation.gov and display receipt upon arrival.Although this is a great feature, you are still responsible for ensuring all your vehicles fit within your driveway as we have extrememly limited overflow parking. Please double check the driveway length before booking your site to ensure that all your vehicles will fit properly.

Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground is located near Truckee, CA, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Donner Lake and the historic Donner Memorial State Park.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest

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

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.

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.

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.

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Location

Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground is located in California

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Directions

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__

Address

10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161

Coordinates

39.4225 N
120.0786111 W

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 17, 2020

nice place to stay just outside Truckee

Boca Springs is a great little alternative to the other nearby sites on the reservoir (which is currently low while under construction).   The water from the natural spring is cold and delicious!

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  • Review photo of Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground by John S., July 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground by John S., July 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground by John S., July 17, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground is located at 6262 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

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  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground?

    There are 18 campsites at Tahoe National Forest Boca Spring Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts