Adventure
Boca Rest Campground
California · Truckee & Donner (CA)
Boca Rest Campground is in Truckee, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
22.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe11.5 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 45 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Boca Rest Campground (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (39 of 39 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 22.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Host
- Lake Access
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Water Spigot
Why stay here?
- 11.5 mi from Donner Lake (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 57 guest reviews.
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3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 34 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 38 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups
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4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Boca Rest Campground, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundBoca Spring0.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee7.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeBoyington Mill1.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestBoca Campground2.0 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Boca Rest Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Boca Rest Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (39 of 39 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Boca Rest Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Boca Rest Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Boca Rest Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
John W ★ 5 · Oct 2025Beautiful campground. The host John is awesome.
Julie S ★ 5 · Oct 2025Great campground. Not a lot of tree shade so bring something for shade. The camp host keeps the place in tip top shape and is very accommodating.
Marcus T ★ 2 · Aug 2025It was a beautiful campground. I hate the amount of flys that were in the toilets but other than that I was ok. The camp host was a bit off putting.
Location
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
22.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
11.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Boca Rest Campground sits on the northeastern shore of the 900-plus-acre Boca Reservoir where the lake narrows toward the Little Truckee River, placing many sites within easy reach of the water. The campground contains 38 single-family campsites all 38 are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents and a handful of those sites are right on the waterfront. Sites are well spaced for privacy but are mostly in open, sagebrush-dotted terrain with only a few scattered pines, so shade is limited; expect mostly sun-exposed sites, each supplied with a picnic table and metal campfire ring. Basic servi…
Amenities
HostLake AccessTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot
Nearby activities
Water SportsCampingBoatingBikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsHikingFishingSwimming
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (39 of 39 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 15 pull-through, 24 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 39 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (23 reports), Verizon 1 (16 reports), T-Mobile 2 (5 reports)
- Shade
- Listing 9 of 9 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 22.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 11.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 17.4 mi
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Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up in Lake Tahoe2022 Thor Ouantum LC28 is Ready for Adventure
Floriston, CA
DeliveryPets OK
to see if it's open
from $175/nightvia RVshare
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- Nearest alternatives
- Boca Spring (0.5 mi) · Boyington Mill (1.3 mi) · Boca Campground (2 mi)
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