Indian Springs Campground

California's Best Camping

South Yuba River, Yuba Gap, California
South Yuba River, Yuba Gap, California

Indian Springs Campground


Indian Springs Campground

Indian Springs Campground sits along South Yuba River less than a mile off Interstate 80. So close to the Interstate, campers can hear some freeway noise and occasional trains. Campers at Indian Springs enjoy fishing and, later in the season when water levels are safe, swimming. Located along Eagle Lakes Road, the campground draws a few 4-wheelers who enjoy nearby OHV routes to Eagle Lakes and Fordyce Creek. An OHV staging area is located adjacent to the campground. A number of good hiking trails and mountain biking routes are in the area.

Indian Springs Campground has 35 campsites for tents and small trailers and RVs. Eight sites are walk-in sites designated for tents only. The campground rests on the north bank of the South Yuba River in a scenic forest of mature cedars and pines. Campsites in the upper loop are shielded more from freeway noise by trees than those in the lower loop.

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Indian Springs Campground Basics
Indian Springs Campground Location: Northwest of Sacramento on Interstate 80, 2 miles east of the junction of Highway 20 and I-80. Turn on Eagle Lakes Road. Campground is less than a mile on Eagles Lakes Road.
Elevation: 5,505 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 79 miles, 1:21
Reno - 55 miles, 0:57
Number of Sites: 35
Camping Season: early May through mid-October
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 vehicle, $5 fee per night for 2nd vehicle if space permits
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by Tahoe National Forest
Yuba River Ranger Station: (530) 478-6253

Reservations at Indian Springs Campground
Reservations available: Reservations are available for camping dates from early May through mid-October
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 20 feet (including tow vehicle)
Accessible Sites: None designated
Fees: $24 per night
Reservations: Indian Springs Campground Reservations
+ reservation fee
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM

Indian Springs Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Indian Springs Campground:
  • Indian Springs OHV Staging Area
  • Hike to Eagle Lakes or Tuttle Lake
  • Drive to Big Bend trailhead and hike to Loch Leven Lakes.
  • Drive over Donner Pass on old Highway 40 to Donner Lake.
  • Swim in the Yuba River pools by the campground when water levels are safe.
  • Nearby Lakes - Lake Spaulding, Fuller Lake, Bowman Lake, Donner Lake
  • Short drive to Reno or Lake Tahoe


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Attractions and Activities

With easy access to Interstate 80, many nearby attractions are only a little more than an hour away.

  • Take the family to Boomtown, Nevada (just across the state line): Family Fun Center, restaurants, Cabelas, Boomtown Casino.
  • Spend the day at the north shore of Lake Tahoe.
  • Donner Lake with fishing, boating, water skiing, historic sites. Tour Donner Memorial State Park.
  • Visit Truckee for great shopping, restaurants, historic sites, and more: Truckee
  • Head to Reno for casinos, shopping, and restaurants.
  • Drive down Highway 20 to historic Nevada City and Grass Valley. Tour the Empire Mine State Park.

Key Indian Springs Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be on leash in the campground and attended at all times.
  2. Bears: Food and scented items should be stored in bear-proof lockers when available.
  3. Purchase firewood locally to avoid bringing in pests. Check local campfire regulations.
  4. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. No generator operation during quiet hours.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate