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Boca Rest Campground

California · Truckee & Donner (CA)

Boca Rest Campground is in Truckee, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

4.0 (57 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
22.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe11.5 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Build around it

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Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

4.8 (199) 3.5 hrFree cancellation

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Where Boca Rest Campground fits

Area
Truckee & Donner campgrounds
Booking & agency
Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe · Big-rig-friendly campgrounds (40 ft+) · Pull-through RV sites at Lake Tahoe · Van & truck camper camping at Lake Tahoe · Dog-friendly campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Boca Spring (0.5 mi) · Boyington Mill (1.3 mi) · Boca Campground (2 mi)

Quick facts

Agency / operatorUSDA Forest Service — Tahoe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page)
BookingRecreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNo official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 45 ft [Recreation.gov]
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
DogsRecreation.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 (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): 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
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  • 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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9 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 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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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 2025
Beautiful campground. The host John is awesome.
Julie S ★ 5 · Oct 2025
Great 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 2025
It 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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Sightseeing & food

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

4.3 (4) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $15Continue to Viator
Cruises & boats

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $116Continue to Viator
E-bike & bike

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

4.9 (353) 2 hr–4 hrFree cancellation
from $100Continue to Viator
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.

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Spacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (11)
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
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2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
Pick up in Lake Tahoe

2022 Thor Ouantum LC28 is Ready for Adventure

Class C motorhomeSleeps 7 5 (6)
Floriston, CA
DeliveryPets OK
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
from $175/nightvia RVshare

Other stays nearby

Boca Spring

Truckee & Donner · CA 4.0 (46)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Boyington Mill

Truckee & Donner · CA 4.0 (39)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Boca Campground

Truckee & Donner · CA 4.0 (78)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Other nearby options

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 dates29 - Premium Pull Through: from $90/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 ↗