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Indian Springs Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
34[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

Indian Springs is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 34 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 27 standard nonelectric sites and 7 walk-to sites at Indian Springs[1]. The listing describes the campground as sitting beside the South Yuba River in a forest of cedar and pine[5]. Recreation.gov shows that 34 sites accept a tent and 26 accept an RV or trailer[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. The listing says the location is unstaffed and that each site has a picnic table and a campfire ring[5].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 34
Site types[1] 27 standard nonelectric, 7 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 22 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 26 sites, tent at 34 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[11] 6

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Indian Springs Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Indian Springs as reservable[2].
What is the longest RV allowed at Indian Springs?
The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Recreation.gov shows 26 sites that accept an RV or trailer[6].
Are dogs allowed at Indian Springs?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are campfires allowed at Indian Springs?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].
What are the check-in and check-out times at Indian Springs?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[7][8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 34 overnight campsites at Indian Springs: 27 standard nonelectric, 7 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Indian Springs can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Indian Springs: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 22 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Indian Springs is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Indian Springs. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Indian Springs: 26 sites accept an RV or trailer and 34 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Indian Springs on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Indian Springs on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Springs: yes at all 34 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Springs: yes at all 34 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Indian Springs: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). 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.