Campground
Tahoe National Forest, California
Indian Springs Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Interstate 80 the South Yuba River.
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 South Yuba River offers rainbow trout fishing and a popular swimming hole is located alongside the campground in the South Yuba River.
Know before you arrive
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Official campground guide
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 | Walk To | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027 | Walk To | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028 | Management | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 15, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028 | Walk To | $24 | — | — |
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
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.
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