Campground Details - INDIAN SPRINGS, CA - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Indian Springs Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Interstate 80. It is about three miles from Big Bend and 22 miles west of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated on the banks 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. A popular swimming hole is located alongside the campground.

The historic California Emigrant Trail and Loch Leven Trail pass nearby. Many additional hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails are in the surrounding area, including the Indian Springs OHV Trailhead.

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.

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Rings Drinking Water Educational Programs Firewood Vendor Fishing Host Parking Area	River Access Self-Pay Station Swimming Tent sites Trailheads Trash Collection Vault Toilets
Within 10 Miles
Hiking Historic Sites	Off-Road Vehicle Trails Scenic Drive

Know Before You Go

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on 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 to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Freeway noise can be heard from campground
Call (650) 322-1181 for off-season information
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management and comments are welcome; forms are available from campground hosts or online
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.32934, -120.56943
39°19'46"N, 120°34'10"W

From either Highway 20 or Interstate 80, take exit 164 at Cisco Grove. Turn north onto Eagle Lakes Road. Follow the road as it turns west. Continue just over a mile to the campground.