Boca Spring
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Truckee, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$66 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boca-spring to be notified when sites open up.
Boca Spring offers 17 sites just one mile from Boca Reservoir with excellent water recreation including boating, swimming, and fishing. The campground provides access to abundant trail opportunities and is operated by Tahoe National Forest.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Northern Rubber Boa present in area. Also watch for Mountain Cottontail, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, and Northern Saw-whet Owl.
Insider tips for Boca Spring: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a boat — Boca Reservoir boat launch is located near the campground. Only 20 minutes from Truckee for supplies and services.
Skip Boca Spring if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require full facility services — vault toilets only..
Best time to visit Boca Spring: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted so confirm availability before booking..
Nearby campgrounds: Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA), Boyington Mill (Truckee, CA), Boca Campground (Truckee, CA), Logger Campground (Truckee, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boca Spring
Cell signal at Boca Spring (Truckee, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 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 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.The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a boat
Boca Reservoir boat launch is located near the campground.
Only 20 minutes from Truckee for supplies and services.
Campground operates year-round per verified data, though seasonal operations noted so confirm availability before booking.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Reno, take I-80 west to Hirschdale Exit. Go north approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. From Truckee, take I-80 east to Hirschdale exit. Turn left and travel approximately 3 miles then turn right and go 1 mile to the campground. 10031 East Boca Springs Road, Floriston, CA 96111
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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