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Indian Valley Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
16[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
40 ft[3]

Indian Valley is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California, managed by the USDA Forest Service[4]. Recreation.gov lists 16 overnight campsites there, and it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov places the campground beside the North Yuba River, close to Highway 49 and west of Downieville[5]. All 16 sites are standard nonelectric and drive-in[1][6]. Each of the 16 sites accepts a tent and each accepts an RV or trailer, with a longest listed length of 40 feet[7][3]. Most sites allow up to 6 people, and the range is 6 to 12[8]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[9][10]. The description says sites have a picnic table and a campfire ring, and that vault toilets and drinking water are provided[5]. It also says the location is unstaffed[5].

Campsite details

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

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 16
Site types[1] 16 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 40 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 16 sites, tent at 16 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Indian Valley campground?
Yes. Indian Valley can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Indian Valley campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 16 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Indian Valley?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 16 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
How long an RV can Indian Valley fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 40 feet, and the median across sites with a listed limit is 35 feet[3].
What time is check-in at Indian Valley?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[9][10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 16 overnight campsites at Indian Valley: 16 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Indian Valley can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Indian Valley: 40 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Indian Valley is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Indian Valley. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Indian Valley: Drive-In 16 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Indian Valley: 16 sites accept an RV or trailer and 16 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Indian Valley: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Indian Valley on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Indian Valley on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Valley: yes at all 16 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Indian Valley: yes at all 16 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. 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.