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Boca Reservoir

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Other Names

Boca Dam Reservoir Rd, Truckee River, Tahoe National Forest, Boca Hill, Boca Lake Rd, Woodchoppers Springs, Old Reno Rd

Last Known StatusOpen

The trails along the west side of Boca Reservoir are a great place to take a beginner. With nothing too challenging and a host of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities, it's a pretty good place to bring all the family toys. There is some single track in the connecting areas, but mostly just wide trails and dirt roads surround the campgrounds and day-use areas which line the lakeshore.

These trails connects directly to Prosser Pits to the west, Billy Hill and Stampede Reservoir to the north, and even Verdi Peak and Bull Ranch Creek (Dog Valley/Long Valley) to the northeast.

This area caters more towards the boating crowd than to OHVs but if you are heading out to the lake anyway, why not bring the bikes too?

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesCA OHMVR stickers required
Dates OpenApril 24 - December 31CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedYesResidents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY)
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
PermittedCA OHMVR stickers required
2 Stroke EnginesCertain TimesCA OHMVR restrictions apply
MX Helmet RequiredYeshelmets required by state law
Camping / Overnight RV Parking CampingSome Areas(camp in developed sites only)
Campfire Restrictions CampfiresSome Areas(permitted in developed campsites only)
Night RidingYes
Trail BlazingProhibitedkeep on designated trails
AlcoholNo Restriction
Rule EnforcementFew/Periodic
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TERRAIN

Approx Size4,480 acres (7 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail10
Climate TypeForest
Elevation5600 to 6600 ft.
Trail MaintenanceNot Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has little loose dirt.Little
Hard PackThe trail has mostly hard pack terrain.Mostly
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has some mud after it rains.Some
DustThe trail has little dust on typical days.Little
RocksThis trail has little rocks.Little
TreesThe trail has almost all trees.All
Steep HillsThis trail has no steep hills.None
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has few small jumps.Few
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis national forest has no single track trails.None
RoadsThis national forest has almost all roads.All
IntersectionsThis trail has many intersections.Many
Rider TrafficThe national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
ShadeThis national forest has almost all shaded areas.All
Ranges/GunfireThis national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
HazardsThis trail has no hazards.None
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has mostly beginner terrain.Mostly
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has little intermediate level terrain.Little
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has no expert terrain.None

TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandNational Forest

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (W)Texaco (530) 587-6505
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (W)Truckee
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (W)Truckee
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (SE)United Trails RV Campground (530) 587-8282
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (SE)United Trails RV Campground (530) 587-8282
Primitive Camping CampgroundOn Site
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (W)Safeway (530) 582-7950

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
CampingYes
Tent: $20.00
RV: $20.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00
Boca Campground Fee

RATINGS

Prosbeautiful scenic views, close to Boca Reservoir, plenty of camping opportunities, great place to take a beginner, plenty of boating, fishing and swimming opportunities.
Consno single track, most campgrounds are closed until mid-May
Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended Stay1-2 Days
Summer/Fall
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityHirschdale, CA
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Trail MapGo To Trail Map
From: Reno, NV
1) Take I-80 West to Exit 194/Hirschdale Road
2) Turn left (west) onto Boca Dam Road
3) Follow this road across the railroad tracks
4) If Boca Dam is closed, turn left just after the railroad tracks and stage in the gravel parking area. Ride across the narrow steel bridge to reach the trails.
5) If the dam is open, continue up the paved road and turn left at the top of the hill to cross the dam.
6) Staging is available at the large gravel lot on the left, or continue further for various day-use areas.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoTahoe National Forest - Truckee Ranger District
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 536-0417
(530) 587-3558
mailroom_r5_tahoe@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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