Indian Creek Campground (Ca)
Indian Creek Campground (Ca) is a BLM campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.74794, -119.78487
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Auto Touring, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ice Fishing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (775) 885-6000
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Indian Creek Campground (Ca)
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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 43 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 185 designated routes (152 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Turtle Rock Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Crystal Springs Campground | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Markleeville Campground | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Crystal Springs Campground | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Markleeville Campground | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.