California · published-coordinate region
Indian Creek Campground (Ca)
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Bureau of Land Management28Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
28Sites with a reported party limit
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Overview
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 5,600 feet at the reservoir to 6,400 feet 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.
Recreation
Many recreational opportunities are available at Indian Creek Campground and the surrounding area including fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, sailing, mountain biking, nature study, rock collecting, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, bicycling, white-water rafting and photography. Fishing is by far the most popular activity. Trout are stocked in the reservoir and the river; the nearby East Fork of the Carson River is managed as a trophy fishery.
Facilities
A campground with 30 sites is situated next to Indian Creek Reservoir. The campground has an RV/tent loop, a tent walk-to loop and group camp area. The RV/tent loop has 19 sites that are suitable for recreational vehicles up to 34 feet in length or tents. The walk-to tent loop has 10 sites with parking nearby. A group campsite (tents only) is available for groups of up to 40 campers. The main restrooms located in the RV/tent loop have flush toilets and hot showers. Drinking water is provided.A day use area has four picnic sites, a boat ramp, large parking lot and restrooms with flush toilets.
Natural Features
Indian Creek Campground is spread over 160 acres in a forest of burnt ponderosa, Jeffrey and pinyon pines. The campground is located on the west bank of Indian Creek Reservoir. Several campsites have reservoir views through the trees.
Nearby Attractions
Opportunities to view beautiful waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and rushing mountain streams abound throughout this landscape. Consider the following: whitewater raft or kayak the East Fork of the Carson River; fish the East or West forks of the Carson River; explore South Lake Tahoe; hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail; explore off-highway vehicle routes around Hope Valley; drive out to Blue Lakes for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding; hike into the Mokelumne Wilderness; follow the Emigrant trail up from Hope Valley over Carson Pass; mountain bike along a network of logging roads; fish and boat on Silver Lake and Caples Lake; enjoy a meal at Kit Carson Lodge or Caples Lake Resort; discover the beauty of Hope Valley and visit famous Sorensen's Resort for lodging, meals and activities.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 28 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
28
Vehicle limit
28
Vehicle length
28
Driveway entry
28
Shade
27
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
18
Walk To
9
Group Walk To
1
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
28 published campsite records
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View all 28 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 009 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Walk To | Tent: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Parallel 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: 34 ft Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: 34 ft Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 32 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 27 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 027 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 34 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 34 ft Fifth Wheel: 34 ft Pickup Camper: 34 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 33 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 34 ft Vehicle: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 4 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 RV / Tent Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Fifth Wheel: 20 ft Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 20 ft Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 20 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 Group Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Group Walk To | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 40 people 10 vehicles | Pull-Through 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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