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Indian Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
28[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
45 ft[3]

Indian Creek Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Indian Creek Recreation Area, Nevada[4]. Recreation.gov lists 28 overnight campsites, but its description says the campground is closed after the 2021 Tamarack Fire[1][5].

What to expect

The Recreation.gov description says the campground is closed at this time because of fire damage and will stay closed until the area is safe and facilities are rebuilt[5]. Recreation.gov lists 28 campsites: 18 standard nonelectric, 9 walk to, and 1 group walk to[1]. Per the listing, 18 sites accept an RV or trailer and 27 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3]. Site access is listed as Drive-In for 19 sites and Hike-In for 9 sites[7]. The campground shows as reservable on Recreation.gov, but check the current status first[2][5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 28
Site types[1] 18 standard nonelectric, 9 walk to, 1 group walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 1
Longest RV or trailer[3] 45 ft (median 34 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 18 sites, tent at 27 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 3:00 PM
Check-out[12] 1:00 PM
People per site[13] 4 at most sites (4 to 40)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Is Indian Creek Campground open?
The Recreation.gov description says it is closed at this time after the 2021 Tamarack Fire[5]. Check Recreation.gov for updates.
Are dogs allowed at Indian Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 28 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Indian Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list campfires as allowed at all 28 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
How long an RV can Indian Creek Campground take?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 45 feet[3].
Can I reserve a site at Indian Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov lists the campground as reservable[2]. Confirm the closure status first[5].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 28 overnight campsites at Indian Creek Campground: 18 standard nonelectric, 9 walk to, 1 group walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Indian Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Indian Creek Campground: 45 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 34 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Indian Creek Campground is a campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management in Indian Creek Recreation Area, Nevada. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Indian Creek Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Indian Creek Campground: 18 sites accept an RV or trailer and 27 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Site access types at Indian Creek Campground: Drive-In 19, Hike-In 9 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 1 of the 28 campsites at Indian Creek Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Creek Campground: yes at all 28 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Creek Campground: yes at all 28 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Indian Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Indian Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Maximum people per campsite at Indian Creek Campground: 4 at most sites (range 4 to 40). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.