Boca Spring Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
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As of September 2026, Boca Spring Campground is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California with 14 campsites. Boca Spring Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Boca Spring Campground is located at 39.4225° N, 120.0786° W.
- people allowed on 13 of 14 sites
- 6
- people allowed on the largest site
- 25
Boca Spring Campground reservations and next available dates
September 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Campsites held at once: 3 campsite(s) held
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 days
- Maximum per transaction: 3 reservations per transaction
- Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Boca Spring Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Boca Spring Campground
- Standard 13
- Group 1
What an RV fits
- 20 ft13 sites
- 40 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography, offroad, horse riding.
All sites at Boca Spring Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the AREA BOCA SPRING loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 005 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 006 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 007 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 008 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 009 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 010 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 011 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 012 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 013 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 014 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 015 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| 016 | Standard | 6 | 20 ft |
| GP1 | Group | 25 | 40 ft |
About Boca Spring Campground
Overview
Boca Spring Campground is located approximately one-mile east of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant trail opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rules and notices at Boca Spring Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Boca Spring Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. No recreational riding allowed within the campground
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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).
One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online.
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm.
6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance.
Modifications for this campground must be made PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Boca Spring Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Boca Spring Campground?
Boca Spring Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Boca Spring Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Boca Spring Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Boca Spring Campground have?
Boca Spring Campground has 14 campsites.
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