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Boca Spring
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Attention: FCFS sites must be paid for with cash. This Facility does not have a card reader.
Jun 14, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Overview
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.Recreation
Boca Reservoir is just a mile west of the campground. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir. 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.Facilities
The campground offers single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 25 people and eight vehicles. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water.Natural Features
The campground is located within a heavily forested stand of towering pine and fir trees. Boca Spring feeds a pretty meadow adjacent to the campground.Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (530) 606-3978 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Stampede Reservoir is 9 miles north, where boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities. Truckee, 20 minutes away, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Other recreational opportunities include Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails. Lake Tahoe is a convenient 35 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as dining, shopping and lodging options.Camp site features
Across 17 camp sites:
- Fire pit: all 17 sites
- Picnic table: 1 of 17 sites
- Pets allowed: all 17 sites
- Group sites: 1 of 17 sites
- Longest rig: 40 ft
- Largest party: 25 people
Directions
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
Stay Limit
Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.
Reviews
Ratings (49)
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Greg W
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:GP1
Reviewed 3 days ago
The site is perfect for a group of campers with individual tents. The rushing creek drowns out the snores of campmates and the common area is perfect for large group meals and gathering. The campground host kept the single toilet clean and fresh.
John N
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 13 days ago
Nice location, but we didn’t hang around campground much. Not sure who the host was; seemed like various people in and out of the host site. Bathrooms out of TP occasionally. Generators running until midnight, next to host, so either the host didn’t care or wasn’t there. Overall, it’s meh and we’d likely not stay there again.
Julibeth D
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:005
Reviewed 22 days ago
A really nice, quiet place; the downside is that people don't use the restrooms properly.
Dickyi C
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:005
Reviewed a year ago
The campsite is quiet, spacious and well shaded with tall pine trees. Woods available to our use from campsite host. Restrooms is clean, We loved it.
Robert S
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:013
Reviewed a year ago
My wife came here for years as child, and we’ve since been taking our family for almost 30 years and have always loved our time at Boca. However, this visit was not nearly up to par. The camp host never once made contact with us, not even to verify our reservation, and especially not to monitor and control the noise that went on until after 1am. And the site for the host was over run with junk…huge plastic tubs and all kinds of big trash…looked like a junkyard, to be honest. The bathrooms were atrocious; bags of trash on the floors and swarms of flies , especially when you opened the commode, they just kept coming up for days to where we had to drive out of the springs to find one we could use. This was our first visit back after having missed the last three years due to health issues and my wife was looking forward to it more than anything, and although we still believe that Boca is a beautiful, peaceful place, we ended up leaving two paid days because we just couldn’t justify having to keep driving so far to use the restroom or deal with the upcoming crowd of new campers over the weekend that for sure were going to be a “party crowd”, that would have no host holding them to the noise rule. Not fair to families wi the kids who need to sleep before midnight. Not sure we will be coming back anytime soon, which is sad to say because my wife was raised coming here with her family every single weekend and we’ve made it ours and our extended families place to go. I pray these comments will be taken to heart and not as an “angry customer”, and that the issues mentioned are addressed and resolved. Thank you.
Spencer S
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:013
Reviewed a year ago
Boca Spring is an absolute hidden gem! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning natural beauty—crystal-clear spring water, peaceful pine forests, and breathtaking mountain views in every direction. The campsite was clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully laid out with plenty of space and privacy between sites.
Reun T
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:007
Reviewed a year ago
Very nice spot, and a lot of car can park and not to crowded.
John F
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:005
Reviewed a year ago
Great location. It's a quiet, family oriented wooded site. 15 minutes North of Truckee. Water from a spigot and a natural spring.
Bart K
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:007
Reviewed 2 years ago
Very enjoyable and quiet place on site manager is very friendly and helpful
Sandra L
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:GP1
Reviewed 2 years ago
Great spacious group campsite, helpful camp host, clean well stocked pit toilets and fresh spring water. Great place for our group of 24.
Robert W
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:014
Reviewed 2 years ago
Nice, big campsite, slightly sloped, lots of trees for shade, really cool natural spring with cool, drinkable water. Nice views of the meadow. Campground isolated so no road noise, however there are lots of side-by-sides nearby that made noise at night (4th of July). Campground is down a long dirt road, recommend a truck but car will make it. Site #14 had some broken glass on the ground. Other than that, good site at end of campground with forest views.
Steven Z
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 2 years ago
Camp host was especially friendly and helpful.
Jeff W
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:008
Reviewed 3 years ago
The road within the campground is quite rough. This is a small, secluded campground. We were new to the area and after doing a day drive up to Stampede Campground, would choose that in the future.
Lacey F
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:005
Reviewed 3 years ago
This is a lovely little campground. The host was great and the location is beautiful. It was not super clear that there were not showers on site but the freshwater spring made up for that.
Nancy K
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 3 years ago
The campsite was quiet and very clean. Kitty, the host, was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay.
jim m
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:016
Reviewed 3 years ago
Have always loved Boca Springs but unfortunately will not be returning.
Daniel K
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 3 years ago
Really beautiful with nice camo sites and clean facilities. The only draw back was an extremely loud group at the group camp site and the OHV's roaring through the area. The OHV users were following all the rules and were respectful in camp. The issue is the extreme volume of the machines even outside the campground. It was crazy how loud they are, good luck taking a nap during the day.
Dustin B
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 4 years ago
The sites could be better defined and labeled, but that's my only gripe. Sure was quiet.
Tevis P
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:007
Reviewed 4 years ago
I camped here with a group of friends this past weekend. A solid spot with a good tree cover and clear underbrush. Most of the sites are slanted though, but we were able to find places to pitch tents without too much rolling. The picnic tables and fire rings were in good shape. There was a bear box or two on some sites, but most didn't appear to have them yet. We just put all our food and trash away in the car every night and had no issues.
The trees helped the area stay cool and still let enough open sky through. The stars were beautiful and very visible every night as there was very little light pollution. There's a meadow next to the campsite that's a beautiful spot to take in the sunset and see the stars.
I didn't have much interaction with the host, but there was some firewood. It's a heavy ATV area, so that was a background noise at times. Overall though, a great time and I already recommended it to a few friends because we were able to book last minute this summer.
Kelly B
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 4 years ago
Quiet spot amongst the trees! Camp Host was super friendly and maintains a meticulous campground. Requires smaller trailers and off-road equipped vehicles if there is weather! Short drive down the road to enjoy the reservoir!
Trevor E
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:015
Reviewed 4 years ago
Hana the camp host was friendly and accommodating. She was crucial in helping my wife and I have a wonderful camping experience here.
Paul D
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:011
Reviewed 4 years ago
This is probably the worst US Forest Service campground I have ever stayed at.
Hardly a level spot in this campground.
Roads within the campground are not defined and campsites are not defined outside of a carsonite pole sticking up in an area telling you what campsite it is but no defined spot, just a general area.
There were other campers nearby but I would not recommend this campground.
We couldn't wait to depart the next morning.
David L
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:008
Reviewed 4 years ago
Pretty quiet for a 4th of July weekend. Host is always pleasant. Unfortunately a campsite didn’t put out their fire and left for the day but the forest service came to the residue. I’m sure they were given a ticket or a stern warning. It’s too dangerous to have that happen in the forest.
Magali C
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:GP1
Reviewed 4 years ago
This one of my favorite campgrounds, it is extremely clean, close to the lake, there’s a tiny creek for the kids to wet their feet, you can respectfully ride your atv/utv out of the campsite. The camp host is very friendly, they had always kept the campground very clean and they keep the restrooms even cleaner. The previous camp host, Andy, decorated the campsite with rocks (super cute). The new camp host kept the tradition and she added plants taking it to the next level of cuteness 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Jennifer H
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:GP1
Reviewed 4 years ago
Host was friendly, kind, respectful. Facilities were clean and well maintained. Install Bear boxes due to active bears.
Marcel L
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 4 years ago
Our trip out to Boca Springs was great. The host was amazing and the grounds clean. What we really enjoyed was the size of the sites and the space between them for a more private camping experience. We will definitely go back soon!. Thank you1
Michelle N
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:010
Reviewed 4 years ago
Had a great time. Camp Host was great. Very friendly with everyone. Great weekend!!
James J
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:009
Reviewed 5 years ago
The system would not let me cancel one of the three sites I reserved. Spoke to a live person and talked with the forest service person working the campground. Four weeks have gone by and have not received a refund for site 9. I could use the $175 refund.
Mason W
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 5 years ago
The camp host was awesome! The camp grounds were basically empty besides him and two others that were a few hundred feet away that weekend. Great time!!!
Brandon F
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:007
Reviewed 5 years ago
People above us were super loud yelling profanity and partying until late at night, we really wish the camp host would have dealt with it.
John G
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:009
Reviewed 5 years ago
Hiking was very nice around the spring. However, several campsites had multiple (up to 6) cars (not the group campsite), and those groups also thought it was great fun to ride their small 4 wheelers back and forth through the campsite area. Honestly, the forest rangers seemed overwhelmed or spread too thin between campgrounds.
David G
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:016
Reviewed 5 years ago
Beautifully situated campground - far enough from Boca Reservior and the county (paved) road to keep the party animals at bay, though like many campgrounds located in National Forests, there did not appear to any enforcement of the posted quiet hours. As of late June, the spring still had a healthy flow. Sites #16 and #2 are the most nicely situated, provided you do not find yourself next to people with little, or no, sense of respect for others. Similarly, this campground also appears to be popular with ATV enthusiasts who ride the two-track fire roads that crisscross the area. Campsite host was courteous and pleasant, but appeared mostly absent from the campground.
Marisa m
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:015
Reviewed 5 years ago
would have been grear if there wasn't a wondering dog and shower or more than 1 bathroom for all campers
Jody C
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:005
Reviewed 5 years ago
Great space and Trevor was a very nice, helpful host😊
Samantha S
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:011
Reviewed 5 years ago
Clean restrooms, quiet space. Lots of shade. Some cell service.
Nick M
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:014
Reviewed 5 years ago
Great place for camping with a family. Nice Shade and close to the Boca Reservoir.
Debra J
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:002
Reviewed 6 years ago
Love this campground! This was the second time we stayed. This spot, #2 is amazing. It's down below the main campground. Next to meadows and the spring. We saw deer a few times as well.
We made our own portable toilet, lol. But also drove up to (or you can walk) to the facilities at the campground. Stayed in #6 before, and are staying there again soon. Definitely recommend this campground! But spot #2 is a fav!!
Mark A
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:013
Reviewed 6 years ago
Access to the toilets is limited due to the distance from the camp sites near the spring. Probably doesnt effect younger people but for older folks its a long hike back to camp, up the hill while on oxygen. The area is spacious, the sites are very large but poorly marked. The map attached to the reservations page is misleading and the scale is meaningless. The host is helpful and friendly. The site rules state that dirt bikes and atvs are not allowed to roar through the campground. This is not posted well enough, and people in the upper campsites have to deal with clouds of dust etc.. Compared with other other campgrounds this one is great but be prepared to do a little boondocking for toilets and culinary water. We are coming back soon. That is if the smoke clears a bit.
Laurynne C
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:015
Reviewed 6 years ago
The nearby spring/stream was a huge joy for our kids!
Miki s
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:008
Reviewed 6 years ago
Camp host was awesome. We had good time. Very relaxing.
Kristina C
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:003
Reviewed 6 years ago
Nice shade with easy to park and unload at the campsite. Host was welcoming and great with the kids. Water is from a nearby spring-clean and delicious. Be ready for the gravel road up. Don’t need all wheel drive in the summer.
Jim U
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:002
Reviewed 7 years ago
I find it absolutely horrible that a public camping area isn’t open year round or at least thru the end of Any hunting season. The fact that ther isn’t a camp host to collect the very few dollars from the very few off season users should not matter. It’s a national forest only for summertime users? Feel free to contact me.
Wayne G
Loop:Area Boca Spring
Site:015
Reviewed 7 years ago
nice spot I have been camping here for years
Popularity
Quiet · 39%
Busiest in July, when about 39% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.
Location
Truckee, CA 96161
