Indian Creek Day Use Bathroom post fire
Indian Creek Day Use Bathroom post fire

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

28 total sites

About Indian Creek Campground (CA)

Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is CLOSED at this time and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access and facilities can be rebuilt. Updated Press Release .  Indian Creek Campground is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada between the California towns of Woodfords and Markleeville. Elevation in the area ranges from 5.6 ft at the reservoir to 6.4 ft in the surrounding foothills. Pine trees and sagebrush dot the landscape. Summers are generally warm and dry with daytime temperatures occasionally reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while evenings are cool and comfortable. Sunny and dry days prevail, interspersed with periods of spectacular thunderstorms in the mid-summer months.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

28 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 008, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 009, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 010, Loop: Tent Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 011, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: RV / Tent RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 031, Loop: Group Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (56)

Review Summary

4.6
56 reviews
5
78.6%
44
4
10.7%
6
3
3.6%
2
2
7.1%
4
1
0.0%
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Bjarne B

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RV / Tent

5

Very clean and spacious sites. Great nature with beautiful hiking trails. Friendly Host just as you enter the campground. It's a little hard to find.

Ed M

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RV / Tent

5

A little out of the way, but secluded and quiet next to a lake. The campsites are reasonably large and far apart. The facilities including shower are in good shape.

Yelena P

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: Tent

5

I would love to write a review!
This was the only campground I've *ever* been in where the host swept our spot, it felt like I stepped into a little zen sand garden that had been carefully pruned free of leaves before we arrived. I felt so welcomed because of this gesture, especially arriving late at night with my headlamp, I at once knew that the we were expected. It was the last weekend in the season and quite empty.
The host was *amazing*. I've probably camped at 30 different parks. Thank you! Also don't forget to check out the hotsprings nearby.

Dustin C

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: RV / Tent

5

The campground and amenities were amazing, but the best part was how accommodating and friendly the hosts were. We will be coming back to this place in the future.

Robert W

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: RV / Tent

5

I will definitely stay again.

Paul H

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RV / Tent

5

Camping experience was very good, staff did a great job of maintaining the grounds and restrooms. The only down side was the RV dump station was closed, it was so convenient in previous trips to be able to dump before heading home. I know others have abused the station in previous years, but the policy of locking the gate seemed to stop the abuse. BLM needs to reopen the dump station.

Cesar A

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RV / Tent

4

Excellent, campsites, location is easy to get to, and not far at all from the backside of South Lake Tahoe, restrooms and showers just awesome, and some great hiking trails too. Highly recommend this campground.

Devanie W

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: RV / Tent

4

It was a nice short trip and the camp host were great!!!

Joe S

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RV / Tent

5

why do you have to build a new bathroom and shower. great the way it is.

Cesar A

Verified

January 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: RV / Tent

4

Excellent, campsites, location is easy to get to, and not far at all from the backside of South Lake Tahoe, restrooms and showers just awesome, and some great hiking trails too. Highly recommend this campground.

Location & Directions for Indian Creek Campground (CA)

5665 Morgan Mill Road, Carson City, NV 89701 United States

Elevation: 1,706 ft

Getting There

From Woodfords, California, travel Hwy 89 south approximately four (4) miles to Airport Road. Turn left or east on Airport Road and travel another four miles on paved surface to the campground entrance located just south of Indian Creek Reservoir.

Nearest town

Carson City, NV - 36 mi

About 52 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Overnight camping is not allowed in the day use/group site parking area.

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.

Safety & rules

  • Protect all natural features; do not collect or damage them. Dead and down wood can be used for campfires.
  • Personal items and toiletries should not be left in showers or bathrooms.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Do not leave food out overnight; use bear boxes for storage due to frequent bear visitors.

Vehicles & parking

  • Only street legal vehicles are allowed; dirt bikes, UTVs, and ATVs are prohibited.

Site capacity

  • Limit vehicle parking: one vehicle per single site, two per double site.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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