About Indian Springs
Number of accommodations: 31
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- 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
Katie R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LOWER
Great access to a swimming hole, cell phone service, but otherwise one of our least favorite spots. The noise from the freeway didn’t bother us, but I can see how that would disturb your nature experience. The campsites are very on top of each other - the group next to us had at least 20 people on one spot, so it was kind of a bummer. Quite a bit of garbage at the site and the swimming hole. We didn’t see a camp host. Bathrooms were rough. We ended up going to Onion Valley/North Fork area and had a great experience there.
Kayla Q
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: UPPER
We made reservations weeks in advance and when we arrived late to our campsite, it was marked as open. Thankfully no one was in it. We setup in the dark and the next morning realized the campsite was completely trashed. Shoes, socks, food wrappers, plastic water bottles in the fire pit, and food all around the picnic table. Still highway noise from the upper loop but not bad.
Kayla Q
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: UPPER
We made reservations weeks in advance and when we arrived late to our campsite, it was marked as open. Thankfully no one was in it. We setup in the dark and the next morning realized the campsite was completely trashed. Shoes, socks, food wrappers, plastic water bottles in the fire pit, and food all around the picnic table. Still highway noise from the upper loop but not bad.
Kayla Q
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: UPPER
We made reservations weeks in advance and when we arrived late to our campsite, it was marked as open. Thankfully no one was in it. We setup in the dark and the next morning realized the campsite was completely trashed. Shoes, socks, food wrappers, plastic water bottles in the fire pit, and food all around the picnic table. Still highway noise from the upper loop but not bad.
Kirk R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOWER
Noise from the freeway was not bad for me(mostly deaf) but others may find it not so good at night
Kirk R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOWER
Noise from the freeway was not bad for me(mostly deaf) but others may find it not so good at night
Kirk R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LOWER
Noise from the freeway was not bad for me(mostly deaf) but others may find it not so good at night
Will A
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOWER
Person was parked in our campsite until 7pm, which is not recreation.gov's problem, however, i searched for hours on who I can call and no phone number listed or contact information I could find to assist with the issue. The number to rec.gov for this campsite (which is the same number for all campsites in the area) was out of service. Should have at least 1 number to call to report an issue.
Will A
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOWER
Person was parked in our campsite until 7pm, which is not recreation.gov's problem, however, i searched for hours on who I can call and no phone number listed or contact information I could find to assist with the issue. The number to rec.gov for this campsite (which is the same number for all campsites in the area) was out of service. Should have at least 1 number to call to report an issue.
Will A
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: LOWER
Person was parked in our campsite until 7pm, which is not recreation.gov's problem, however, i searched for hours on who I can call and no phone number listed or contact information I could find to assist with the issue. The number to rec.gov for this campsite (which is the same number for all campsites in the area) was out of service. Should have at least 1 number to call to report an issue.
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
