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Boca reservoir is a popular spot for water recreation of all kinds. Heavy motorized boat and personal watercraft use, and water skiing on summer weekends. Also popular for wind surfing on the east shore. Kayaking and canoeing when the water is calm (morning and evening). Swimming and fishing too. Year round fishing. Ice fishing during winter depending on conditions. Camping on both the east and west shores of Boca Reservoir. A boat ramp is located near Boca Campground on the southwest end of the reservoir, but may be subject to closure during low water levels. Most single family sites and group campgrounds can be reserved at www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. NO CAMPING OR CAMPFIRES ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED CAMPGROUNDS. Directions: From Truckee take Interstate 80 east for six miles to the Hirschdale exit. Go north and under I-80 for approximately one mile to Boca Reservoir.
We found a great spot right next to the lake. We went kayaking and had lunch. The water was warm enough to swim and hang out in.
Only 3 stars as I compared it to lake Tahoe, which would be a 4.5 out of 5 too. Only because it can be really cold in Early summer.
Excited to find this spot for our summer adventures. Will definitely be coming back soon
This is one of my favorite places to go and take people who have never fished before. Easy access anywhere along the lake free to enter and easy parking. The lake is stocked regularly and good size trout are caught there. You will also see a lot of fly fishermen on the river below in the outlet of the Dam and some great trophy fish along that River, it's the Truckee I believe. During the summer can be used for skiing boating and all the usual summer activities and gets a lot more busier
Great place for water sports and camping. Stopped here yesterday with my brother to kayak. Water was fairly warm, a little windy but besides that it was very accessible. Great views from the surrounding area. Not too crowded even though it's summertime. Will return here again.
Beautiful lake plenty of places to
Pull over great access to the lake from all places. If you like to go off-road you can find beautiful secluded spots very private and worth the drive
