About Boca Rest Campground
Number of accommodations: 37
Campground Amenities
-
Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
37 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
37 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (59)
What Guests Are Saying
Boca Rest Campground features beautiful scenery and spacious sites, with many campers appreciating the lake for activities like paddle boarding. The campground host, John, received praise for his helpfulness, although some guests found him to be overly strict regarding vehicle regulations. While there are concerns about beach access, the cleanliness of facilities, and issues with flies and garbage, many guests expressed their intention to return and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
What Guests Are Saying
Boca Rest Campground features beautiful scenery and spacious sites, with many campers appreciating the lake for activities like paddle boarding. The campground host, John, received praise for his helpfulness, although some guests found him to be overly strict regarding vehicle regulations. While there are concerns about beach access, the cleanliness of facilities, and issues with flies and garbage, many guests expressed their intention to return and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Review Summary
Kristen G
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
We were packing up so we would be out of space 24 by noon At 10 am, the camp host stopped by and asked us what time it was. We said 10, and he said the people that had space 24 wanted to come early and when were we leaving? We found this to be extremely rude.
Jason S
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Sure 238 was nice. Camp hosts were also very nice.
John W
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Fabulous! John the campground host was awesome. We will be back 4TH of July.
Braidon E
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
The host is not a friendly person. He doesn't like dogs and was very rude to me and my friends for no reason. He said I didn't pay for an extra vehicle but I did. We ask where do we drop the money off at and he said "look it up on google". There's no service out there! Made us stress out for no reason. Never coming back.
Jennifer W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Our family really enjoyed this location. We had site 8 and its proximity to both the water and the bathrooms and dumpster were super convenient. The water felt wonderful during the 95°+ days. There were a pair of bald eagles just across the water in the trees and we got to see them fly back and forth several times. Many people jet skied, boated, and swam throughout the day. The sites were fairly level and have pull through options. Our T-Mobile cells worked reasonably well.
The reason for the four star review is the dumpster was filled to overflowing when we got there Sunday. There were seven bags of garbage on the ground next to it since no more would fit in. It was emptied in Wednesday so it got progressively dumpier until that point. Additionally the vault toilets had a pretty strong smell outside the actual bathroom. Finally, the spots are right up against one another so there’s not much in the way of privacy. We had great neighbors this time so no worries but that’s something to consider.
Overall we would definitely stay here again. Do bring bug spray because the gnats are outta control.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Camp was clean, restrooms were cleaned daily
Jamie N
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Lake is great for paddle boarding.
Harlan Joshua P
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Love Boca Rest! Only issue I had visiting this time around that is stopping me from 5 stars was the camp host! First day he welcomed us which was nice but after that he was a ticket tyrant. He started writing tickets and blaming that a “new system” for extra vehicles. Once I asked him that I did pay he argued and then I had to go and get my phone for evidence. I felt it would have been nice to ask the people first then assign a ticket if needed. Fallowing day it happened again and I told him I had talked to him already and said I was a new person. Just didn’t feel right. My family had a total of 3 different sites and each of us had the same issue with tickets and the camp
Host. Would have enjoyed communication and him being aware of his residents.
Natalia B
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Decided to plan a last-minute trip to Tahoe with some friends and was a great option for not having too much time to look. The campsite is right next to the water which makes it great for spending idle time and relaxing. You are not immersed into the wilderness necessarily, and expect many people to be present. Very popular for fishing!! The drive to Emerald Bay way approximately 50 minutes. Enjoy!
Bill Q
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA BOCA REST
Great access to the water. Well spaced campsites.
Location Boca Rest Campground
Address:
13036 Stampede Meadows Road
Truckee, CA, 96161
United States
From Reno, take I-80 west to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.
From Truckee, take I-80 west 10 miles to the Hirschdale Exit. Drive north on Hirschdale Road approximately 3 miles to the campground.
13036 Stampede Meadows Road, Truckee, CA 96161
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4192 / -120.086
Elevation: 1712 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
|---|---|
| General |
Off-road vehicles can only be used to enter and exit the facility. Recreational riding is not allowed within the campground |
| General |
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
| General |
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Truckee Ranger District (530) 587-3558 (voice), (530) 587-6907 (TDD). |
| General |
Watercraft may not be launched from the campground shoreline. Use designated day use areas outside of the campground to launch watercraft, including boat launch on the other side of the lake from the campground. |
| General |
Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Firewood available from the campground host (subject to availability). |
| General |
One vehicle included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $10/each per night for all vehicles. All operable, highway legal vehicles must pay extra vehicle fee, excluding the single vehicle included with the reservation. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance if not paid online. |
| General |
Maximum 1 RV per site. |
| General |
Campsite check-out time is 12:00pm. Check-in time is 2:00pm. |
| General |
6 people and 2 dogs maximum per single site. Dogs shall always be kept on leash no longer than six feet or otherwise confined. Violation notices WILL be issued for non-compliance. |
