Boca Rest Campground
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
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, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Boca Rest Campground sits on the shores of Boca Reservoir (900+ acres) offering boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities just 20 minutes from Truckee. The boat launch on the west shore and abundant recreational activities make it a popular destination.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in area. Bird species include Northern Saw-whet Owl and American White Pelican. Mammals include Western Gray Squirrel, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, and Mountain Cottontail.
Insider tips for Boca Rest Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV if using an RV; no hookups available at most sites Access via Hirschdale Road from I-80 (3 miles from Reno direction, or 10 miles from Truckee direction)
Skip Boca Rest Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You cannot tolerate seasonal operations limitations. You prefer late bookings — federal campground requires early reservations.
Best time to visit Boca Rest Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as known issue.
Nearby campgrounds: Boca Spring (Truckee, CA), Boyington Mill (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA), Logger Campground (Truckee, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boca Rest Campground
Cell signal at Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 20 minutes from Truckee, California. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, swimming, fishing and abundant hiking opportunities. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV if using an RV; no hookups available at most sites
Access via Hirschdale Road from I-80 (3 miles from Reno direction, or 10 miles from Truckee direction)
Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted as known issue
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. From Truckee, take I-80 west 10 miles to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground. 13036 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA 96161
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- 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.
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