California / Nevada County / Tahoe National Forest

Boca Spring

Closed — Closed for the season. Operates from late May through mid-October. The 2025 season ran from May 23 to October 12.

About

Boca Spring Campground is nestled within a heavily forested stand of towering pine and fir trees approximately one mile east of Boca Reservoir, just 20 minutes from Truckee, California. The campground features 16 single-family sites and one group site accommodating up to 25 people and eight vehicles. Each site includes a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and bear locker. A spring-fed meadow lies adjacent to the campground. Boca Reservoir, a mile west, offers boating, water skiing, swimming, and fishing opportunities with a boat ramp located at the southwest end near Boca Campground. The Little Truckee River provides excellent catch-and-release fly-fishing. The surrounding area features abundant trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV use. The Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail 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. Nearby attractions include Stampede Reservoir 9 miles north, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, and Lake Tahoe 35 minutes away. Truckee offers full amenities including restaurants, shopping, and historic sites. The campground operates seasonally from late May through mid-October and accepts reservations through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From Truckee, take I-80 east for approximately 6 miles to the Hirschdale exit. Turn left onto County Route 894 and travel north approximately 3 miles. When you reach Boca Rest Campground, turn right onto the dirt road (Forest Route 72). Travel approximately 0.75 miles staying to the left to arrive at Boca Spring Campground. From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale exit, go north approximately 3 miles, then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground.

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