I went here with the boys for Father's Day a few years ago. The place has a few spots open for multiple groups. It is a first come first serve basis. Make sure to bring a table and chairs for yourself because the other areas do not have any place to put your guns and ammo on. Make sure you bring targets and support beams to hold your targets. read more

Boca Reservoir - Shooting Area - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes from Truckee, CA, and about 35 minutes to the north shore of Lake Tahoe. We chose this site out of last-minute necessity and proximity to Lake Tahoe. It's almost impossible to find last-minute camping, so we were happy to find a spot to car camp and throw some tents down after a long day on Lake Tahoe. The reservoir is very nice and water levels are still high thanks to the dam. Plenty of folks swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. The water temp was quite warmer when compared to other mountain lakes. The campground itself is very bare bones. You have a picnic table and fire ring with vault toilets. You'll want to look carefully at the site map when booking, as some of the waterfront sites are wonderful while others feel more like you're just camping in a dirt lot lol. There's very little shade here, so keep that in mind as well. If you're looking for privacy or quiet time, this is not the campground for you. The sites are squeezed in pretty close together and folks were quite loud into the night. Overall, the location and reservoir make it worth considering when exploring Truckee or Lake Tahoe. Sites are $28 with tax for 6 people. $5 for additional vehicles. read more

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Boca Spring was a beautiful location for our first family camping trip. I was worried about bears and whether there would be too much shade being in the woods. It was the perfect spot to introduce our 5 year old to the camping experience. Our site was a short distance from restrooms, the water spigot as well as the campground host site for firewood ($8-1 bundle, $15-2 bundles, $22-3 bundles). No run ins with any large wildlife. Temps were cooler with the shade and slight breeze and manageable in the evenings with layers. Trevor, the host, was super nice and welcoming. He helped us get our bearings and tips for the reservoir. Told us about how to access the reservoir, and I was surprised that we could just drive right up to the water's edge. Really convenient! Hiking the one mile down to the reservoir is doable but tiring on the way back to camp lol. The water at the reservoir was so pretty with the blue-green color. It was nice to dip into, just some shorelines were a bit silty when you walked in. We loved our experience there so much, we are trying to squeeze in one more trip before summer ends. read more

Boca Reservoir - Boca Reservoir near the dam - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

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This review is not for the campground. Im reviewing as a day visitor. The water level is definitely more full this year. That's a good and bad thing. It's good because there is more water to play in, I have been there on drought years where your feet can touch the ground. It can be a bad thing because there is less area to launch your water toys and less land to set up on. They do have a bathroom, depending on where you park. Big plus is that there isn't a launch fee. They also have campgrounds but I haven't seen that part of the area yet. read more

We were set and left the house with high hopes. As we were leaving town, it was sunny, but by the time we got up there, it was a little overcast due to the fog. Not to worry, I had 3 jackets, just in case. They are doing so much work up there where the dam is. Lots of dirt/rock trucks. There was also a big sign saying the damn was extremely low because of all the work. We ended up not even trying to fish and headed straight for Stampede Reservoir. read more

Boca Reservoir - Stampede info - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

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So close to Reno that it makes for an easy last minute trip! Of course be careful with a last minute since you do have to make reservations. We called and the woman we spoke to said it's walk up only for a short day. The camp host at Boca Rest said that's not a thing but let us stay at a site that wasn't reserved. It's $20 a night and the camp benches are marked for reservation dates. I recommend calling to make a reservation if there is a holiday for sure. There are a lot of off roading roads that are easily accessible. Some take you to the lake while others lead you into the hills! Makes for a fun option to just hiking. Remember your helmets since you're in CA! Water is low due to the dam but enough to kayak and some people were water skiing. Camp sites are a decent size with nice picnic tables, a public restroom that wasn't too dirty, and fire pits with a cook top attached. The ground is pretty hard and quite dusty but you are camping! Some sites have more trees but be aware that not all campgrounds are trailer accessible. Overall not a bad place to camp and there are plenty of activities you could do! read more

Boca Reservoir - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

OHV Trails are endless! Campground is always full, so make your reservations online. Campground is primitive, on dirt, no shade, pit toilets but if you have a boat, jet skis, floats, just like to swim or have any off road vehicles I highly recommend exploring this area. Depending on your location, pack a picnic and go up for the day. Lake is beautiful and not crowded. OHV trails are shady and plenty of scenic places to stop and have lunch. read more

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Boca is closer to Reno than Tahoe and waaaaay less crowded. My brother stopped in town and we wanted to hit tahoe but it was too late in the afternoon to get parking so we popped over to Boca. We found a spot just off a short dirt road drive where we had no one around for several hours. Later on 4 people showed up. 4 is a lot better than 400! Plus the bonus is that there is no fee, and the water is warm-ish for lakes in this area. It's not a huge lake and it's not as crystal clear as you'd get at Tahoe but it's still has good visibility and good scenery. Beautiful day. read more

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Very beautiful, love camping here. The campsites have gravel around them so not all of them will be comfortable to pitch a tent at. Campground is closing for the season October 14, wish it was open year around though. Definitely will come back a lot when it opens again! read more

Boca Reservoir - Campsite #10 - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

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Craig Morgan's "Redneck Yacht Club" plays in my head as I near the water's edge, only I don't see any Bayliners, Bass Trackers, or party barges on the lake. I do see a whole lot of American muscle powered jet boats though, and they sound sweet! But that's short lived as the engine dies somewhere just out of site and they idle back in. Guess that's why they call it a B.O.A.T. aka Break Out Another Thousand! But in all seriousness, it took me 8 years to get here, hopefully it's only another 8 days before I get back! Boca is a perfect example of why living in Reno-Tahoe is grand! Lakes and reservoirs like these are scattered all over the area, and they offer that brand of "make your own" fun that I've only experienced here. What I mean to say is, there's no really developed facilities at any of these places, like picnic tables, shade structures etc. so you have to plan ahead and get creative! A day trip is just as much work as a full blown overnight camping trip, but hey, it's a hellluva a lot of fun! This reservoir is just over the CA border, but it's a quick drive from anywhere in Reno! It's surrounded by lots of natural forest, hills, and mountains too, with space enough for waterskiing, tubing, or just cruising around, and I hear decent fishing can be had too. They have a long concrete boat ramp that's in great shape, and for boaters, the best part is that they only require a self inspection form be filled out and left on your dash to launch! That's a lot less work than Tahoe or some of the other lakes in the area. What has me most intrigued are the dirt roads that wind off the main road into the forest surrounding the lake. They remind me of the roads out at Frenchman's that take you into Plumas National Forest, where camping is allowed wherever you're comfortable. We boated into a little tributary of the lake and walked up the hill to find some primitive campsites just a stones throw from the water, overlooking a big meadow. I don't love established campgrounds because of how close you have to be to others, so this is a great option! On my next visit I want to actually stay the night. I think this place has great potential, and it will be a lot more fun on the water in the warmer weather. Who wants to party? read more

This is a beautiful lake about 20 miles outside of Reno going West on the 80. When you arrive, you have to have a vehicle that is capable of handling rough terrain and/or jagged rocks to get down to the water. Pretty much any car can make it, but if you're driving say a slammed Civic, you're SOL. I drive a lowered E30 and it will die if I take it here. There are areas you can park your car, like right after the damn crossing, and you can walk down to the lake from there. Bring all your aquatic toys! Jet skis, boats and pretty much any water toy can be used here. Super easy to launch and the water is clean, calm and pretty much yours because there are barley any people on this lake. Since we got a lot of snow this winter, the lake is nice and full and the little Truckee River that flows between Stampede and Boca is rushing. The area surrounding the lake is even more beautiful! Trees everywhere! Birds everywhere! And it's quiet! Most of the lake is DAY USE ONLY, but they have camping areas that are about $20 a night. My boyfriend and I go together and we bring beers, music, game cards, and lots of floating devices and just gave a blast. I bet you will too! I'm just happy places like this are my backyard now. Happy adventures everyone! read more

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Host Andrew Blash: years of 2016 and 2017 US Forest Service: Support your Parks for they are gift to you from your father's father's father to you and your children. Make Reservations through: RESERVEAMERICA or Recreation.GOV 1) http://www.recreation.gov/ 2) http://www.reserveamerica.com/ Contact Truckee Ranger Station for information: (530) 587-3558 EMAIL and PAGE INFO: USFS http://www.arounddonnersummit.com/services/forest_service.html Smokey the Bear: Toolkit on line https://smokeybear.com/en/prevention-how-tos/campfire-safety Please put out all fires you start in the pits and get permits if your going to camp out of bounds $20.00 a night Disabled pass $10.00 Senior pass $10.00 RV Park at I 80 is ten minutes off for wood, food, drinks, icecream! ( MAPS at USFS Ranger Station in Truckee) Get the big map and the Fishing map which has all the neat areas to get to on foot The BOCA area has several camping areas: Boaters can launch from Boca on the West side of the Boca Reservoir or at Stampede Reservoir: You will find here many off Road Opportunities, for the gas powered and the human powered machines: Purely Hiking trails are not found here but in a few places. Camping is only in campgrounds unless you get out a mile: US Forest Service Can Help you with where you can camp if you wish not to be in a camp ground: Boca Reservoir is a 20 minute drive from Truckee 35 minutes from RENO,CA: BOCA's name comes from the Beer Company, which stated that its beer was as good cold as hot and therefore a gift to humanity! Check with Rachel at the Truckee Ranger District .. For more information on Interpretation Programs You can access this camp by bicycle by ridding in from Truckee via the legacy trail or you can ride to the Poser Dam Road and come in the back way down the fire roads: 15 mile ride from Truckee: Make sure your bike can handle a dirt road if you come through the dam road - but that is a sweet ride Altitude 6200 Feet or 2,000 meters YOU MAY FEEL SHORT OF BREATH and Yet at Night Good starlight CampGrounds 1) Boca Campground is on the West Side of the Lake across the dam: Boat Access and Trees and a Great View, low wind 2) Boca Rest is on the East Side of the lake 2.8 miles in from the Freeway. Easy RV parking and access to the lake: Can be very windy and dusty 3) Camp Boca Springs Is tucked away off the main road coming in - on the east side of the road near Boca Rest Campground . about 1 miles up hill. It is very quiet. The spring is just water source, not pool or bathing spring. The spring once was used by the Boca Town and by Boca Beer Company. You can find crawdads in the water of the spring if you walk along its path from the top of the camp down the meadow. Camp is RV accessible, also you can bring Quads and Motor bikes: You have to enter or leave no using of the camp for practice: too, noisy and dusty for others. Camp is good as well for horses and mountain bike riders. There are 16 sites at BOCA SPRINGS 2 First come First Serves = # 5 and # 1 Campground is located in the trees with plenty of shade and a meadow. This is nice area and one that has me think as you I hope of: JRR TOLKIEN: I sit beside the fire and think of all that I have seen of meadow-flowers and butterflies in summers that have been; Of yellow leaves and gossamer in autumns that there were, with morning mist and silver sun and wind upon my hair. I sit beside the fire and think of how the world will be when winter comes without a spring that I shall ever see.[3] For still there are so many things that I have never seen: in every wood in every spring there is a different green. I sit beside the fire and think of people long ago and people who will see a world that I shall never know. But all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.[4] Drawbacks there is gun range 3 miles away and you might hear that. Some Motorbikers and the like can be disrespectful. Check with host for firewood and for information on the area: and enjoy read more

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Even with almost no water the coolness and the smell of pine made the hot day bearable! The algae is beginning to rise and the shallow spots can be trouble.... It is still beautiful. read more

Boca Reservoir - Low water level - Campgrounds Near Me - Truckee, California

Not my favorite, but it'll do. I had guests in town and after Truckee, we decided to go for a wander and come here. It was a little, um, too populated for me. Lots of people and noise on a busy weekend in the summer. I prefer going a little bit more out of the way and having less of civilization just a stone's throw away from me, but then again, I'm a hermit and I hate crowds. So in short, if you just need an easy getaway, this works because it's easy to find, great for kids to play in the shallow water and okay for a quick summer picnic if you wish. read more

As of August 2019 the reservoir is under construction. The road across the Damm is closed meaning no access to the boat launch ramp. You must launch from the shoreline. Some of the lake is filled in with dirt as construction continues. Not sure what the construction is all about or when it will end but just a heads-up. read more

We camped and kayaked the next day. Beautiful site near the water. Only wish there was a shelter for the shade.. thankfully we got there in the evening and got on the water before it was too hot. Construction was happening but even still with the Mountain View and bird watching we had a fun day! Looks like a prime spot for fly-fishing for there was many! The camp host was very nice to my toddler and even drove our camp payment to the iron ranger for us. Nice to have a lake to yourself compared to crowded donner lake nearby read more

What a beaut'! The cold early morning bring out this crazy fog/mist that only lingers over the lake while the surrounding areas are in plain view. It's almost as if you are going into a cloud. Love the fishing here for trout and always they come out looking pretty. read more

I won't be staying at Boca again! I camped on the west side of the lake. The directions I was given off of the booking website had me going over the Dam Road off of the 80. After getting to the Dam Rd I came to a road closed sign. I was told I had to turn around and go back because the Dam Road was closed due to terrorist threats on the Dam. I had to drive back to Truckee and take the road that goes to Prosser Resivor which then turns into a very long and rough dirt road. After finally arriving to the campground I noticed that it was the most unlevel campground I have ever seen. The picnic tables and fire pits were all sinking and incredibly uneven along with the campsites themselves. The site I booked was terrible. I was the first to show up at the campground so I took a drive and checked out all the other sites to see if their was a better more level one I could switch to. I found another site that was still unlevel but better that the one I reserved. I had to call and change my reservation which was a big mistake! I waited on hold for 36 minutes only to talk to someone who could not change my reservation. I then was transferred and on hold again for well over 30 minutes only to talk to a rude woman who informed me that I would lose $40 of my $70 spent on the reservation if I wanted to move sites and would then have to wait to see if my reimbursement for the remaining $30 would be approved which could take at least week. I had no choice so I accepted. After informing the campground host of my change of stay I was told that there was a bear sighting in the area a while ago so I would have to keep all my food either in my vehicle or my tent when I slept or was away from the campground. I told her I would just put it in the bear box at the campsite and she informed me they did not have any. I have never been to a campsite in the wilderness that did not provide bear boxes for your food. So if a bear wanted my food that bad he would either damage my vehicle to get it or rip open my tent where I would be sleeping. This is just rediculous to me and unsafe in every way. So I settled in and tried to enjoy my stay. The next day I wanted to go down to the lake and do some fishing so I packed up and left to the shore. I fished a total of 6 different times at different locations with everything in my tackle box and not even one bite. The fishing was terrible and I'm no rookie. After returning to my campsite I noticed I had a written warning from the park ranger for leaving just one unopened can of chili on the table. Really? You will also get a ticket if you have the slightest bit of smoke coming out of your fire pit when you leave also. I decided to make some dinner and call it a day. After putting my food on the camp stove brought the rest of the campers started to show up. Each time someone flew past my campsite on the incredibly dusty dirt road I had to try and cover everything up to keep the dust out. After a few more vehicles I now have a dirt covered dinner along with everything I have out on the table. This was one of the worst camping trips I have ever been on. I will definitely not be returning to Boca Resivor to say the least. Everything about the experience was not enjoyable. I will be taking my money elsewhere. read more