Indian Springs
INDIAN SPRINGS
Part of Tahoe National Forest
Overview
Indian Springs Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Interstate 80 the South Yuba River. It is about three miles west of Big Bend and 23 miles west of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its swimming, fishing, and trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail.Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are designated as walk-to sites for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the north bank of the South Yuba River in a scenic forest of mature cedar and pine trees, which offer ample shade. The elevation is 5,600 feet.Recreation
The South Yuba River offers rainbow trout fishing and a popular swimming hole is located alongside the campground in the South Yuba River. The Indian Springs OHV Staging Area is adjacent to the campground and offers access to many OHV trails including the popular Fordyce 4x4 jeep trail. The historic California Emigrant Trail passes nearby. Many additional hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area, including the Indian Springs OHV Trailhead.Nearby Attractions
Donner Lake is located 19 miles east via Interstate 80 and historic Route 40, which is also known as the Lincoln Highway, the nation's first transcontinental highway. Many points of interest lie along Route 40, including China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl, Lake Van Norden and Ice Lakes. Other attractions include Donner Summit PCT, Loch Leven, and Castle Peak Trailheads, Alpha and Omega Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail, Chalk Bluff OHV trails, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area.Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.Important Notices
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231 (voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).
- In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe National Forest will assess an additional $5 vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Freeway noise can be heard from campground
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.
Available Activities
- Swimming - Swimming
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Educational Programs - Educational Programs
- Camping - Camping
- Historic Sites - Historic Sites
- Water Access - Water Access
Directions
From either east bound or west bound Interstate 80, take exit 164 for Eagle Lakes Road. Turn north onto Eagle Lakes Road. Follow the road as it turns west and turn left into the campground.
Cancellation Policy
<p><strong>No Show Policy</strong></p> <p>A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). </p> <p>* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.</p> <p>* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.</p> <p>There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. </p> <p>There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. </p> <p>Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 530-478-6253
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATIONTHIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THEE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 24, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 09, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 26, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 23, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 34, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 30, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 18, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop LOWER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop UPPER, Type Walk To
- Site 22, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop UPPER, Type Standard Nonelectric
