Boca Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from May 24 through October 14. Reservations available through Recreation.gov, though sites 1, 3, 15, and 19 are first-come, first-served only.
Downieville Downhill Closure Order
Closure of identified forest roads and trails for Downieville Downhill.
Castle Peak Avalanche Closure Termination
A closure order restricting public access to national forest lands in the Castle Peak area was terminated on Feb. 23, 2026.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Calpine area, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton and surrounding areas. Smoke may settle overnight in valleys, drainages, and throughout the surrounding communities. Smoke will…
Snow Grooming Updates
Tahoe National Forest has lifted the Castle Peak Avalanche Closure. The area was closed for public safety and to support search and rescue operations following an avalanche that occurred on Feb. 17. All victims have now been recovered. Individuals that choose to enter the area are encouraged to…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Jan. 14 - Feb. 28, 2026 (tentative, weather dependent)Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar TrailheadAboutThe Nyack Fuels Reduction Project aims to…
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville RangerDistricts of the Tahoe National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2025, through…
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Boca Campground sits on a plateau overlooking the western shore of Boca Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, about 15 minutes northeast of Truckee. The 22-site campground is set among mature Jeffrey pine and fir trees, providing some shade in this relatively open setting with views of the reservoir. Each campsite includes a bear locker, fire ring with BBQ grate, and picnic table. The reservoir is popular for boating, water skiing, swimming, windsurfing, and fishing, with a boat ramp located less than a mile from the campground. The Little Truckee River flows nearby and is known for excellent catch-and-release fly-fishing. The Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, located between Boca Dam and the railroad tracks, showcases the history of the boom-and-bust town of Boca, from its origins as a Central Pacific Railroad construction camp to the Boca Mill and Ice Company and later the Boca Brewery. The surrounding area offers extensive recreational opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV trails, though non-street-legal OHVs must be trailered from the campground to designated trailheads. Truckee is 15 minutes away with restaurants, shopping, and services. Lake Tahoe is 25 minutes away, and Stampede Reservoir is 12 miles north.
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.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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