Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this water
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
California
Boyington Mill
Conditions: Caution
for lake fishing, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 18 h ago · oldest 1 d
caution: Agency alerts
21 active alerts in Tahoe National Forest; most severe: Fall Prescribed Fire Projects
USFS1 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 66°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for lake fishing
OpenWeather18 h ago
Been out here in the last few days? One report keeps this current for everyone.
Why you'll love it
Here's your day on the water, mapped
Boyington Mill
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Gear for the day
Photos
Directions & GPX
About this water
Overview Boyington Mill Campground is located along the Little Truckee River, just 20 minutes from Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, abundant hiking opportunities and off-road trails. Stampede and Boca reservoirs are nearby for boating and swimming. This facility is operated and maintained by Lake Tahoe Hospitality LLC for the Tahoe National Forest.Recreation Fly-fishing for rainbow and brown trout in the Little Truckee River is a popular activity enjoyed by visitors to the campground. The surrounding area offers hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle trails.Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no drinking water available at the site.Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the Little Truckee River, which is known as one of Northern California's best catch-and-release fly-fishing streams. It is situated among sparse Jeffrey pine and fir trees and shade within the campground is limited. Nearby Attractions Boca Reservoir is a couple miles south of the campground. Stampede Reservoir is less than six miles north. Boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing are popular activities on both scenic lakes. Lake Tahoe is located about 35 minutes from the campground and offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities, as well as popular dining, shopping and lodging options. Truckee, 20 minutes away, offers all the amenities of a year round recreational mountain town including interstate highway connectivity, top notch restaurants, resorts and hotels, grocery stores, gas stations, shopping, and historic sites. Other recreational opportunities include Historic Boca Townsite Interpretive Trail, Donner Camp Interpretive Trail, Overland Emigrant Commemorative Trial, Stampede Reservoir Recreation Area, Prosser Pits OHV area, and numerous hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails.
Add to a trip & share
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
Boca Campground
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Little Lasier Meadows Campground
~39 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Kaspian Campground
~39 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Prosser Family
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lake Tahoe - North Shore
~24 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lake Tahoe - West Shore
~40 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Lower Little Truckee
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Boca Reservoir - Water Recreation
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Cold Creek
~24 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Silver Creek-Truckee
~27 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.





