Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.
Upcoming Availability
6 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
None
available
Thu, Jul 30
9
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
12
sites
Mon, Aug 3
12
sites
Tue, Aug 4
12
sites
Wed, Aug 5
11
sites
Thu, Aug 6
10
sites
Fri, Aug 7
None
available
Sat, Aug 8
None
available
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles. The campground is located within a heavily forested stand of towering pine and fir trees.
max Stay
14 days
max Concurrent Stay
3 campsite(s) held
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
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.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 001
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 016
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 003
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 013
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 012
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site GP1
AREA BOCA SPRING
40 ft
vehicle
25
people
Yes
shade
Site 015
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 008
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 004
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 002
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 009
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 007
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 006
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 010
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 005
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 011
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Site 014
AREA BOCA SPRING
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Full
shade
Important notices
Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. No recreational riding allowed within the campground
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD).
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability).
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Common questions
Is Boca Spring available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 6 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Boca Spring?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
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