Boca Rest Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026. The typical operating season runs late May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty 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.…
Floriston Fire Closure
Tahoe National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has issued a forest closure order for national forest lands impacted by the Floriston Fire.
About
Boca Rest Campground occupies the northeastern shore of Boca Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, roughly 20 minutes from Truckee via the Hirschdale exit off I-80. The 39 standard nonelectric sites are spread across open, high-desert terrain characterized by sagebrush and scattered pines. Most sites receive full sun with minimal shade but benefit from generous spacing. Some waterfront sites are available. Boca Reservoir covers over 900 acres and draws visitors for motorized boating, water skiing, windsurfing, swimming, and fishing. A boat ramp is located on the west shore, with an unimproved launch area south of the campground. The nearby Little Truckee River offers some of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing. The surrounding area provides hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV trail access. The Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail highlights the area's history from railroad construction camp to brewery town. Stampede Reservoir lies 9 miles north with additional water recreation. Lake Tahoe is 30 minutes away. Truckee provides full services including restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and lodging.
Directions
From I-80, take the Hirschdale exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground on the northeast shore of Boca Reservoir.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 587-3558 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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