North San Juan 
North San Juan at dusk. One of the small communities along scenic Highway 49.
North San Juan at dusk. One of the small communities along scenic Highway 49. Photo: Wayde Carroll

Boca Reservoir:

This reservoir offers several inlets surrounded by sagebrush slopes, bluffs, and pines.

41,000 Acre Feet, elevation: 5605’. It is normally drawn down dramatically by late summer.

Boating: All craft allowed with a speed limit 5 mph in all inlets, but low water makes the boat ramp unusable.

Fishing: Catchable rainbows are planted, Kokanee are available, and browns, and although decreasing in numbers; some large brownies remain. Better for trolling, but with some decent bank fishing still available at the right times.

Boca Campground: 20 campsites, partially developed with limited space for trailers. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted. You’ll have to bring drinking water or purify lake water. Boca Rest Campground: 25 tent or trailer/RV campsites with little shade. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted.

Boca Spring Campground: One mile northeast of Boca Rest Campground, 17 campsites, fire rings, no tables, horse trailer space. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted.

Boyington Mill Campground: 12 tent or trailer sites. You’ll have to bring drinking water or purify river water. This is a fee area and no reservations accepted. Directions: 4 miles north of the dam on Little Truckee River and Stampede Dam Road.

Campgrounds

Reservoirs