Boca Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 24, 2026 and operates through October 14. Sites 1, 3, 15, and 19 are first-come, first-served; remaining sites are reservable via Recreation.gov. Check-in 2:00 p.m., check-out 12:00 p.m. Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Lake Wind Advisory issued September 1 at 2:35PM PDT until September 3 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wave heights up to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede Reservoir, Donner Lake, Prosser and Boca Reservoirs, Washoe Lake, and Topaz Lake. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within or administered by the Tahoe National Forest. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except within a…
About
Boca Campground occupies a scenic peninsula along the western shore of Boca Reservoir at approximately 5,700 feet elevation in the Tahoe National Forest. Stands of mature Jeffrey pine and fir provide partial shade across the 23 campsites, which overlook the reservoir. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring with BBQ grate, and bear locker. Sites 19-22 require a short walk-in, making them well-suited for tent camping. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own drinking water. The reservoir is popular for boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing, with a boat ramp located less than a mile from camp. The Little Truckee River nearby offers some of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing. The surrounding area features hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV trails, though non-street legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground to trailheads. The Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail between Boca Dam and the railroad tracks traces the history of the former town of Boca, from its origins as a Central Pacific Railroad construction camp through its days as the Boca Mill and Ice Company and later the Boca Brewery. Truckee is 15 minutes away with full services, and Lake Tahoe is 25 minutes south.
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 onto Boca Road for 0.6 miles. Boca Campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-3558 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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