Stampede Reservoir is beautiful. Albeit a little chilly even in the summer…read more Easy and wide boat ramp. So beautiful! Busy, but not overcrowded like Tahoe.

First time camping here and actually enjoyed it. It's a nice campground , close to the stampede…read morereservoir so you just walk down to the water and can swim in it, and plus the drive to this campground is so beautiful, I was mesmerized the whole drive to and from. Just a few things to remember if you decide to camp here though: 1. You can have campfires with the pit, but you will need to bring your own firewood as the camp was sold out when we went and from what we were told by other campers there, they said it was $22 for the firewood. So be prepared to bring your own. 2. It's a bit of hike to get to the water plus if you want to go somewhere more flat and you are coming from the campground you may find yourself walking far to the other side , so keep in mind what you bring and what time you decide to go down to the water 3. There are deers that you may see, even this past weekend that I went , a deer was right by our campsite and close to our tent. 4. If you are tent camping or don't have a trailer and you are to use the bathrooms here.. beware it is pretty gnarly , so when booking a site you may want to be a little away from the bathroom as it does smell pretty bad even from a distant and you will also want to bring your own TP as they always are out by the end of the day into the next morning 5. Regardless if it is summer, bring yourself a jacket and be prepared for the cold , especially if you are tent camping. It get cold here at night and early morning. I was surprised also based off of someone elses review that they said they got talked to by the camp hosts/ ranger , because when we went this camp site on the other side of us were blasting their music and partying all the way till 2am without consequences , so maybe they have became more lenient. But for those that want a quiet camp experience if you are tent camping and don't have a trailer or camper to block out the noise, just be cautious that the sites are pretty close together and you will hear everything especially those that are partying while camping. Overall , I did enjoy this campground and happy to say I had my first woods camping trip here after a long time of not camping in the woods.

I went here with the boys for Father's Day a few years ago. The place has a few spots open for…read moremultiple groups. It is a first come first serve basis. Make sure to bring a table and chairs for yourself because the other areas do not have any place to put your guns and ammo on. Make sure you bring targets and support beams to hold your targets.

Boca Rest Campground is located along the shores of Boca Reservoir, 15 minutes from Truckee, CA,…read moreand about 35 minutes to the north shore of Lake Tahoe. We chose this site out of last-minute necessity and proximity to Lake Tahoe. It's almost impossible to find last-minute camping, so we were happy to find a spot to car camp and throw some tents down after a long day on Lake Tahoe. The reservoir is very nice and water levels are still high thanks to the dam. Plenty of folks swimming, boating, and paddle boarding. The water temp was quite warmer when compared to other mountain lakes. The campground itself is very bare bones. You have a picnic table and fire ring with vault toilets. You'll want to look carefully at the site map when booking, as some of the waterfront sites are wonderful while others feel more like you're just camping in a dirt lot lol. There's very little shade here, so keep that in mind as well. If you're looking for privacy or quiet time, this is not the campground for you. The sites are squeezed in pretty close together and folks were quite loud into the night. Overall, the location and reservoir make it worth considering when exploring Truckee or Lake Tahoe. Sites are $28 with tax for 6 people. $5 for additional vehicles.

Five stars, if you don't mind noise…read more 4 PROS: 1) Cheap. $20 a night. That's like a McDonald's Value Meal. (Thanks, Obama). 2) Great location. The Truckee River is a sleepy and underrated river that is safe for innertubing if you know the few spots to avoid. It's a straight-shot, seven mile ride to Lake Tahoe, and at 1.5 miles down the road, 7-Eleven is walking distance, if you wake up early and go get coffee. [That 7-Eleven also has $8 bundles of firewood, which comes in handy when your host is empty-handed) 3) Spacious space with a low fire pit so you can see the fire better, a picnic table, and a bear locker, the bear locker locks with a noise, so it's hard to steal cookies without getting caught. 4) Relatively small, with only 21 spots, which potentially limits some neighbor noise and keeps multiple parties closer together. 4 CONS: 1) The number one complaint for all reviewers is the car noise from the steady flow of vehicles roaring up and down the 89. Tent only spots 22-28 get a little buffer because they're the furthest from the road, closest to the river, and down a small hill. 2) This is likely more rare, but there's a big house across the river, visible from sites 23-28. They hosted a party the night and went from loud to louder throughout the night. They aren't subject to Quiet Hours, and it especially intolerable when they intentionally yelled and hit our tents with flashlights. I kept thinking it was an alien invasion coming to take us away. After a while, I was hoping it was. 3) The first time we went to our hosts at #2 (D & K), they weren't there. The second time, they were out of wood. Had we not bought wood elsewhere we'd be in the dark, literally. So, don't rely on the host for wood. 4) This is minor, but the dirt roads make the Indiana Jones ride look like a block of greased marble. NOTE ON RIVER ACCESS: I expected to be level with the river, or at least able to walk to a clearing for a beachy area, to either climb rocks or wade into the water, but I didn't see clear river access aside a few paths through six feet high shrubs. [Psst, US Forest Service: Clearing a thirty-foot beach area would make for a nice, safe communal space] NOTE ON BUGS: We didn't experience yellow jackets (super late June). I used bug spray to avoid mosquitos. Not a bunch of gnats, like other sites. There are anthills, but only one adventurous ant made it into our tent. Finally, Of the 28 sites, 12 are tent-only. Of the tent-only sites, the #22-28 spots are the best, though you have to use the parking lot and can't keep your car at the site. Having a spot a hundred steps down a hill means it is a little more quiet and private, but packing and unpacking is a little tougher and time-consuming, Plus, you can't keep an eye on your ride to make sure bears aren't tearing it apart to find an four-year-old French fry. #28 is the clear winner having only one neighbor. I would avoid 25-26 because they might share a path to the parking lot. The guy is 25 kept walking through our camp (behind our bear locker), so either the separate path is nonexistent, hard to find, or he's a jabroni. My wife loved 26 for the perfectly spaced hammock trees. I assume #19-21 would be next best, being in the pocket furthest south. #9-11 are trash. I couldn't imagine staying in Spot #10. Like #9 and #11, it's practically in the parking lot, so you'd see more taillights than starlight, but 10 is on the bathroom trail. It should be renamed #2.

Small and pretty simple campground with a few cons. There…read moreare no showers and the bathrooms are not very well kept. However, the campsites are clean and spacious. The big con is our campsite was right by the main, busy road so it was hard to sleep. Overall though, Silver Creek is a beautiful campground and worth checking out.

Here's a review you can use or adapt for the campsite:…read more Visited on April 13th The bathrooms were clean, which is always a big plus, and the general area was well-maintained. However, it was already quite crowded for mid-April, so I can only imagine how busy it gets later in the season. We didn't see a camp host during our stay, which wasn't a huge issue, but it might be something to keep in mind if you're someone who likes having that point of contact. Overall, a solid spot--just be prepared for a crowd if you're coming during the peak season.

This was our first time staying at Goose Meadow and we had a great experience! I booked a campsite…read moreback in February for Memorial Day Weekend. There was only one site left, it was one close to the road but I was just stoked to get a spot! We were bummed to get an email 2-3 weeks before the reservation that Goose Meadow wasn't able to open on time this year because of all the snow from our heavy winter. Luckily, I got another email the week of the reservation and they said the campground is able to open on time! That is largely because the camp host and some other forest service workers went out and shoveled shady spots of the campground that still had over 4ft of snow. We met the camp host during our stay and he was really nice! Our site was right across from him and we had no issues with that. We've stayed at Silver Creek and Granite Flat in the past which are the other two campgrounds on 89 between I-80 and Palisades. Goose Meadow is definitely the best out of these three! The sites are more spread out and everything feels more private because the area is more heavily wooded. Plus, there are far fewer sites here than at the other campgrounds which makes it feel more lowkey and quiet. Our site was by the road, so you can hear some cars passing by. We didn't mind as we already expected that since we've camped in this area before. The prime spots are the ones closest to the river, but those fill up fast. You can easily make reservations online. Firewood is for sale from the camp host and there are waterspouts within the campground. Walking distance to the river. Bathroom facilities were nice and very clean. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and room for 1-3 cars (varies by site location). Only a 10 min drive to Palisades for spring skiing which you can't beat. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

What a beautiful RV Park!! Sits on the river, so clean, warm and welcoming. Office staff was so…read morehelpful and friendly. Night person Kim is just a hoot! Funny, very helpful and even helped us park in a better spot due to size of our trailer. She continued to check in us to make sure we knew where hook ups were and settled in...... she even entertained our kids while we repositioned our trailer. Never experienced such kindness. Great park!!! Thank you from our family! :)

After 5 years of full-time RV living, I can confidently say this is the absolute best RV park we've…read moreever stayed in. The location is unbeatable--you're close to everything in town, yet steps away from a beautiful, relaxing lounge area right on the Truckee River. The facilities are top-notch, but what truly sets this place apart is the staff. They go above and beyond to help you settle in, resolve any issues, and host fun community events. Having looked around the Reno area, no other local park even comes close to this level of quality. We are so happy we chose this place and will absolutely be back!

So this is like a secret location that I don't want to get overrun with too many visitors, but it's…read morejust too beautiful and peaceful. The entrance is opposite the wildlife viewing area. There are a couple of covered picnic tables and toilets. One can drive into the sandbar area straight up to the water. It's like a larger pond. No motorized boats and it's catch and release only. The last half of the road is unpaved. A low rider would not do well at this part of the road. You can also watch the many planes take off to release the many gliders that frequent this expansive sky area.

From the owner: Quiet campground with large, shaded sites close to Truckee, Northstar and Lake Tahoe. No hookups,…read moreno length limit, camping limit 14 days, firewood and good water available at the campground. No reservations, first come-first serve only.

Overall pleasant experience camping here! Bathrooms are…read moreclean and surprisingly not smelly. Close relation to the campsites as well. Campground was the least crowded that I've ever been to which was nice. Close to the reservoir so you can enjoy your day at the lake with a short walk. Very unlevel which is not surprising being a campsite but it was hard to find a non sloped area for our tent. There are bear boxes, which I was confused about because the recreation dot gov reservation system made it seem like you had to bring your own bear proofed system. I did just in case but was happy to see a stationary bear box in our camp ground. Didn't notice too many bugs, fire pit was nice. Had a good time! We will be back

Went camping here with some friends and had a great time! Finding it was easy using google maps! We…read morebrought our dogs since they were allowed which was nice but online it said 2 dogs maximum on the site but I felt like I saw a lot of people with more than 2 dogs. The site also said dogs on a leash at all times but so many dogs were not leashed and random dogs were walking through our campsite which I didn't like and neither did my protective dog! My bathrooms were clean and didn't smell which was very nice! I didn't notice too many bugs. We did put some bug spray on at times but no mosquitoes which was good because I'm allergic. There was also bear locked boxes which was great for putting our coolers in at night even though we brought bear proof equipment since the site specified to bring your own. We went down to the lake and where we parked, we were able to walk up the hill and it was close to the bathrooms! It was a great weekend for camping and would camp here again!