Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water available at the site.
Upcoming Availability
8 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
8
sites
Fri, Jul 31
None
available
Sat, Aug 1
None
available
Sun, Aug 2
5
sites
Mon, Aug 3
8
sites
Tue, Aug 4
8
sites
Wed, Aug 5
9
sites
Thu, Aug 6
10
sites
Fri, Aug 7
3
sites
Sat, Aug 8
3
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, which is known as one of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing streams.
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 situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, which is known as one of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing streams. It is situated among sparse Jeffrey pine and fir trees and shade within the campground is limited.
Recreation
Fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. The surrounding area offers hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails.
Nearby Attractions
Boca Reservoir is a couple miles south of the campground. Stampede Reservoir is less than six miles north. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on both scenic lakes. Lake Tahoe is located about 35 minutes from the campground and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as popular dining, shopping and lodging options. 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 Historic Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Campsite map
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site 002
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
40 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 013
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 005
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 012
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 008
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 006
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 009
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 001
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 011
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Site 004
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
0 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 010
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
60 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 007
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
50 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Site 003
AREA BOYINGTON MILL
30 ft
vehicle
6
people
—
shade
Important notices
Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in appropriate containers. Bear lockers are 48" wide x 28" deep x 35" tall. Please plan food storage containers appropriately.
Drinking water is not available at this campground. Campers must bring their own supply. The closest drinking water can be found at Boca Rest Camprgound.
Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. Recreational riding is not allowed in the campground.
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Common questions
Is Boyington Mill available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 8 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 Boyington Mill?
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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