About Indian Springs
Number of accommodations: 31
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (178)
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Springs offers large campsites, a cool swimming hole, and clean facilities, making it a great spot for families and pets. Many visitors appreciate the ample space between sites and the presence of friendly camp hosts. However, highway and train noise can be significant, particularly at certain sites, which may affect the overall experience for some campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Indian Springs offers large campsites, a cool swimming hole, and clean facilities, making it a great spot for families and pets. Many visitors appreciate the ample space between sites and the presence of friendly camp hosts. However, highway and train noise can be significant, particularly at certain sites, which may affect the overall experience for some campers.
Review Summary
Phillip D
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LOWER
Loved it. Beautiful and easy to hide. A little traffic noise at night but so worth it.
Phillip D
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: LOWER
Loved it. Beautiful and easy to hide. A little traffic noise at night but so worth it.
Larry L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: UPPER
The campground is beautifully set in the forest and next to the fork of the Yuba River....If you have a trailer or RV there are so few sites suitable, and the pads are mostly uneven. Highway noise is always mentioned, but after a while I do not hear it. The campground is obviously not well taken care of, and during my last two visits I never saw a host or supervisor even making rounds. It is mostly suitable for tents. and I guess my last comment would be to not camp downwind from the pit toilets....
Larry L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: UPPER
The campground is beautifully set in the forest and next to the fork of the Yuba River....If you have a trailer or RV there are so few sites suitable, and the pads are mostly uneven. Highway noise is always mentioned, but after a while I do not hear it. The campground is obviously not well taken care of, and during my last two visits I never saw a host or supervisor even making rounds. It is mostly suitable for tents. and I guess my last comment would be to not camp downwind from the pit toilets....
Larry L
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: UPPER
The campground is beautifully set in the forest and next to the fork of the Yuba River....If you have a trailer or RV there are so few sites suitable, and the pads are mostly uneven. Highway noise is always mentioned, but after a while I do not hear it. The campground is obviously not well taken care of, and during my last two visits I never saw a host or supervisor even making rounds. It is mostly suitable for tents. and I guess my last comment would be to not camp downwind from the pit toilets....
Summer H
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOWER
We really enjoyed our weekend at Indian Springs! We had site 6, right next to the River.... and just beyond the lovely Yuba, high above us, was the highway. As many others have mentioned, westbound I-80 runs right next to the campground. Despite the constant highway noise, we had a fab time! We saw our first ever Northern Flying Squirrel our first night and a Rubber Boa, one of two native boa constrictors in North America, the second night. What a treat!
While we enjoyed this brief getaway, we wouldn’t go out of our way to camp here again unless we were on our way somewhere else and needed to stop over.
leyla c
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: UPPER
Seems like a nice location. We had some trouble finding the swimming hole. The campsites are well spaced out. I'm leaving a fair review because we arrived to discover that our space, reserved a week prior, had not been marked as reserved, and instead rented to walk-in campers. We were unable to find a camp host or reach anyone at Recreation.gov. We found an overflow spot to camp in next to our site, so it worked out, but no thanks to whoever administers the site.
Summer H
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOWER
We really enjoyed our weekend at Indian Springs! We had site 6, right next to the River.... and just beyond the lovely Yuba, high above us, was the highway. As many others have mentioned, westbound I-80 runs right next to the campground. Despite the constant highway noise, we had a fab time! We saw our first ever Northern Flying Squirrel our first night and a Rubber Boa, one of two native boa constrictors in North America, the second night. What a treat!
While we enjoyed this brief getaway, we wouldn’t go out of our way to camp here again unless we were on our way somewhere else and needed to stop over.
leyla c
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: UPPER
Seems like a nice location. We had some trouble finding the swimming hole. The campsites are well spaced out. I'm leaving a fair review because we arrived to discover that our space, reserved a week prior, had not been marked as reserved, and instead rented to walk-in campers. We were unable to find a camp host or reach anyone at Recreation.gov. We found an overflow spot to camp in next to our site, so it worked out, but no thanks to whoever administers the site.
Summer H
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LOWER
We really enjoyed our weekend at Indian Springs! We had site 6, right next to the River.... and just beyond the lovely Yuba, high above us, was the highway. As many others have mentioned, westbound I-80 runs right next to the campground. Despite the constant highway noise, we had a fab time! We saw our first ever Northern Flying Squirrel our first night and a Rubber Boa, one of two native boa constrictors in North America, the second night. What a treat!
While we enjoyed this brief getaway, we wouldn’t go out of our way to camp here again unless we were on our way somewhere else and needed to stop over.
Location Indian Springs
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3293 / -120.569
Elevation: 1674 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may occur due to dry weather, limiting campfires and charcoal fires. Contact the Ranger District for updates.
Fees & deposits
- A $5 daily fee applies for additional vehicles beyond the first at campsites, with specific rules for motorcycles and no fees for bicycles.
General
- 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.
Cancellation policy
- A no-show fee of $20 applies if you do not cancel by the specified times. Reservations may be held until check-out or check-in time.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
