Boca Reservoir California Fishing, Boating, Camping

Whether summer or winter, California's Boca Reservoir has recreation that is available throughout the year, and provides something for everyone. Boating, fishing and camping are just a handful of the pleasure offered by this one part of the Truckee Storage Project. With three main campgrounds, the area is fast becoming a popular haven for families with kids and even keen fishermen.

The Boca Reservoir is a small lake that was created by a dam in California. Located on the area's Little Truckee River, it offers year round recreation, including camping, boating and fishing. Campgrounds are available, providing varied amenities for all age groups. Families especially enjoy the reservoir as the activities that can be done are far more reaching and the scenery is a fantastic backdrop for any holiday.

Located southwest of the gambling city of Reno, the Boca covers about nine hundred and eighty acres. Visitors enter a wilderness where history has been as unique as its incredible scenery. For thousands of years the reservoir, its river and surrounding areas have seen the development of human beings. In fact, it is one of many areas located not far from Lake Tahoe that is very close to many prehistoric and historic archaeological sites. Even today, its lush landscape enjoys human interaction, attracted possibly by its proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and its varied weather that ranges from dryish summers to very cool and sometimes snowy winters.

The reservoir has three campgrounds, all operating on a first come, first serve basis, and none of them requiring reservations. With a maximum fourteen day stay and high elevations, the Boca Rest, Boca Spring and Boyton Mill campgrounds are perfectly positioned along the waters, offering access to boat launches, prime fishing and boating spots, hunting, varied water sports and picnicking.

The Boca Rest has 25 sites, fresh water, toilets and a non-powered boat launch. The Boca Spring has 17 sites, fire pits, fresh water, toilets and hitches for horses. The Boyton Mill has 12 sites and toilets, but no fresh water. All three are open from June to October, charging only $16 per site per day.

Boating is another pleasure that most enjoy, and the Boca has a lot to offer. Though speed limits and boat sizes are under restriction, they are not as bad as they do not impede on the thrill of canoeing or motor boating. Besides the hand launch found at the Boca Rest Campground, the main boat ramp is fully paved, though only usable at high water times, and good for larger craft.

Fishing season runs throughout the year, including ice fishing in the winter. Main species include salmon and trout. Access to most fishing spots is through paved roadways, making them very good for handicapped people.