Boca Campground

Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Truckee, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (80 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Boca Campground is located on a plateau above the shores of beautiful Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes northeast of Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming and fishing opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boca-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Boca Campground sits on a plateau above Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes northeast of Truckee, offering excellent boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities. The boat ramp is less than a mile away, making water recreation highly accessible.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area; also Northern Saw-whet Owl, American White Pelican, and various squirrels and chipmunks.

Insider tips for Boca Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as there are no hookups. Boat ramp is less than a mile from campground for quick water access.

Skip Boca Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites.. You prefer not to book well in advance—this federal campground fills quickly..

Best time to visit Boca Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted—verify availability before booking..

Nearby campgrounds: Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA), Boca Spring (Truckee, CA), Prosser Ranch Group (Truckee, CA), Boyington Mill (Truckee, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boca Campground

Cell signal at Boca Campground (Truckee, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Truckee, CA, CA★ 3.8 (80 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Boca Campground is located on a plateau above the shores of beautiful Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes northeast of Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming and fishing opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.The campground offers single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—none available at most sites.✕ You prefer not to book well in advance—this federal campground fills quickly.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.

Bring a self-contained RV or plan for vault toilets, as there are no hookups.

Boat ramp is less than a mile from campground for quick water access.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted—verify availability before booking.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area; also Northern Saw-whet Owl, American White Pelican, and various squirrels and chipmunks.

Location

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Getting there →

From Interstate 80, take Hirschdale Road exit ( exit 194) and proceed north on Hirschdale Road for one mile. Turn left onto Boca Dam Reservoir Road and proceed west for .6 miles. After the dam bear right on to Boca road for .6 miles. Boca campground in on the right. 12927 Boca Road, Truckee, CA 96161

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Boca Campground cost per night?+
Boca Campground costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Boca Campground open?+
Boca Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boca Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Boca Campground?+
Boca Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Boca Campground?+
Boca Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boca Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boca Campground is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boca Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Boca Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 3.8 (80)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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