OutReserve

Indian Valley

Whitewater Rafting, North Fork Yuba River
View of North Yuba
Entrance sign
View of Campsites
Summer Campers

Featured amenities

River Access

About Indian Valley

Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 miles west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 15

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 16 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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15 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
No Hookups
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🚐 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
No Hookups
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🚐 004, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 005, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 006, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
No Hookups
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🚐 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 008, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
No Hookups
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🚐 009, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 010, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 011, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 012, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 014, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 015, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 016, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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🚐 017, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY
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Reviews (127)

What Guests Are Saying

Indian Valley Campground offers a serene and beautiful experience, especially early in the season when it's quiet and clean. Camp hosts, Steve and Cash, are frequently praised for their friendliness and attentiveness, enhancing the overall stay. While some campsites are close together, the well-maintained facilities, stunning river views, and excellent hiking trails make it a favorite for many visitors.

Review Summary

4.3
127 reviews
5
66.9%
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4
15.7%
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3
6.3%
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4.7%
6

Rachel R

Verified

June 21, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

Great campsite, River was great as well

Anna-Lisa J

Verified

June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

4

Nice campground close to river. The toilet smell can drift over to campsites close to the bathrooms.
Our spot was shady but some seemed to be in full sun which wouldn’t be fun!

Anna-Lisa J

Verified

June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

4

Nice campground close to river. The toilet smell can drift over to campsites close to the bathrooms.
Our spot was shady but some seemed to be in full sun which wouldn’t be fun!

Lisbeth M

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

4

Overall enjoyed our stay at Indian Valley. Plusses: Small campsite, quiet, nice location adjacent to river, ample room for tents. Minuses: No onsite camp manager while we were there, wished there had been raised tent platforms, not just ground, our picnic table needed to be cleaned from previous campers (looks like it was covered in dried ice-cream). Recommend walking or driving to Rocking Rest campsite down 49 to take advantage of day-use park. Small walk to beautiful river side spot for relaxing, tubing or fishing. We went there twice and loved it. The Indian Valley store, just about half mile from Indian Valley camp site was well stocked and much appreciated. We bought firewood there.

Lisbeth M

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

4

Overall enjoyed our stay at Indian Valley. Plusses: Small campsite, quiet, nice location adjacent to river, ample room for tents. Minuses: No onsite camp manager while we were there, wished there had been raised tent platforms, not just ground, our picnic table needed to be cleaned from previous campers (looks like it was covered in dried ice-cream). Recommend walking or driving to Rocking Rest campsite down 49 to take advantage of day-use park. Small walk to beautiful river side spot for relaxing, tubing or fishing. We went there twice and loved it. The Indian Valley store, just about half mile from Indian Valley camp site was well stocked and much appreciated. We bought firewood there.

Karen M

Verified

June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

It was very hot but the river was wonderful. Very relaxing. I just enjoyed myself.

Karen M

Verified

June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

It was very hot but the river was wonderful. Very relaxing. I just enjoyed myself.

Gerri D

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

Awesome time

Gerri D

Verified

September 6, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

Awesome time

Eric S

Verified

July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA INDIAN VALLEY

5

Nice host

Location Indian Valley

Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 49, which connects Downieville and Nevada City.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.5137 / -120.984

Elevation: 700 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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