Welcome to Boca Rest Campground, located on Stampede Meadows Rd in Truckee, CA 96161. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, Boca Rest Campground offers a unique wilderness experience with access to river and lake recreation.
Boca Rest Campground is celebrated for its immersive wilderness feel, with visitors often spotting local wildlife such as bald eagles, geese, and deer. The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, just north of Boca Reservoir, providing opportunities for boating and fishing. While the campground offers stunning views and a sense of seclusion, it's important to note that it lacks significant canopy or shade.
Key features of Boca Rest Campground include:
Considerations:
For those seeking a wilderness camping experience with access to water recreation in the Truckee, CA area, Boca Rest Campground offers a compelling option. The campground's natural beauty, wildlife sightings, and proximity to the river and lake make it a memorable destination. However, visitors should be prepared for limited shade and potential noise from other campers. The first-come, first-served sites provide flexibility, and the campground's overall cleanliness and affordability add to its appeal.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
You will see wilderness here! You will be out in the wilderness. Upon arriving a spotted a bald eagle 🦅 flying to what I think is it's nest northeast of the campground. This campground sits on the bank the Little Truckee River just north of the Boca Resivoir. The campground doesn't have any canopy or shade but make up with location and views. You'll be able to spot lots of geese walking up from the Resivoir in the morning alongside the river. The river is cold but the water is fresh. I was at the north end of the campsite. All campsites seem like they're a good distance from one another. I picked one with some shade but you'll find very little here. They have first come first serve sites so you should have some luck just stopping by and finding a site. I give this campground 5 Stars cause of its wilderness aspect and location to water recreation like boating and fishing. The campground was pretty clean and the restrooms did the job. This is bear country but I didn't spot any bears during my stay. In the evening, again, you might get lucky and have some deer stop by your site to look around. One of the best campgrounds I've ever been to and at first I didn't really care for it because of the dirt and lack of shade. I'm so glad I stayed. Best view and wilderness feel I've felt in a while.
Good inexpensive campground. My last visit was a couple years ago but I remember the camp host was friendly and kind. The downside was some campers partied all night with music blasting and the liquor flowing, the camp host didn't say anything to them so we had to. Can draw a rowdy crowd but definitely a fun campground. There are toilets available and fire wood for sale.
Absolutely beautiful view and clean kept campground as well, camping trip in summer couple years back
This was a great place to camp. Definitely the coldest nights, tho. But hey... The fishing was excellent.
Camp host was very nice and helpful. Lake was full, 7/27/23, short walk to waters edge.