Boca Rest Campground
Boca Rest Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.41917, -120.08639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Off Highway Vehicle Trails, Swimming, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)587-3558. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL: 1 (877) 444-6777.
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Boca Rest Campground
Overview 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. Recreation Boca Reservoir spans over 900 acres and is a popular location for boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing. A boat ramp is located on the west shore of Boca Reservoir, and an unimproved boat launching area is due south of the campground. 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. PLEASE HELP KEEP YOUR PUBLIC LANDS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND BEAUTIFUL Off-Highway Vehicle enthusiasts have been utilizing the Tahoe National Forest in uncharacteristically high numbers. Unfortunately, resource damage is occurring. Pease remember the following: Not all closed routes are blocked with gates or posted with ‘closed’ signs. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use map to learn more about seasonal operation dates. Do not operate Motorized Vehicles outside of established routes. The reck
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Logger · 3.6 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 9.3 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 460 designated routes (439 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Rest | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Boca Spring | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Boca Springs | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Boca Springs | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Boyington Mill | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Boyington Mill | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.