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Boyington Mill

Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Truckee, CA, CA

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (41 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hiking opportunities and off-road trails. Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for boating and swimming.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Boyington Mill offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River with abundant hiking opportunities and nearby reservoirs for boating and swimming. The campground provides affordable camping at $20/night in a scenic location just 20 minutes from Truckee.

Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake present in area; also watch for Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Great Blue Heron near water

Insider tips for Boyington Mill: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a primary draw Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for additional boating and swimming options

Skip Boyington Mill if: You need RV hookups - campground has no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer large campgrounds - only 12 total sites available.

Best time to visit Boyington Mill: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Boca Spring (Truckee, CA), Boca Rest Campground (Truckee, CA), Logger Campground (Truckee, CA), Emigrant Group (Truckee, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boyington Mill

Cell signal at Boyington Mill (Truckee, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    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★ 4.2 (41 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hiking opportunities and off-road trails. Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for boating and swimming.

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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 RV60 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    Pull-throughsAvailable
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    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 - campground has no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer large campgrounds - only 12 total sites available

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites

    Fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a primary draw

    Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for additional boating and swimming options

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round according to verified data

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake present in area; also watch for Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Great Blue Heron near water

    Location

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    (530) 587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.· Tahoe National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Truckee, travel east on Highway 80 for 10 miles, to the Hirschdale Road exit. Follow Hirschdale Road approximately five miles north, to the campground. 14745 Stampede Meadows Road, Floriston, CA 96111

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Boyington Mill cost per night?+
    Boyington Mill costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Boyington Mill open?+
    Boyington Mill is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Boyington Mill have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Boyington Mill?+
    Boyington Mill can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Boyington Mill?+
    Boyington Mill 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 Boyington Mill?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boyington Mill is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Boyington Mill open, and what are check-in times?+
    Boyington Mill is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $20 /night★ 4.2 (41)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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