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South Yuba River
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Indian Springs

Kingvale, California · 5,446 ftIn Tahoe National Forest

Photos: TNF

Wildfire 34 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$24recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
34From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
5,446 ft1,660 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
May 21 – Oct 15From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops3

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

How we name loops

“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.

Amenities

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  • Drinking water
  • Reservations
  • Toilets

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Indian Springs Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Interstate 80 the South Yuba River. It is about three miles west of Big Bend and 23 miles west of Truckee. Visitors enjoy the area for its swimming, fishing, and trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail.Recreation

The South Yuba River offers rainbow trout fishing and a popular swimming hole is located alongside the campground in the South Yuba River. The Indian Springs OHV Staging Area is adjacent to the campground and offers access to many OHV trails including the popular Fordyce 4x4 jeep trail.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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Cell service at Indian Springs: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny66°51°
  • ThuSunny66°54°
  • FriSunny70°51°
  • SatSunny65°49°
  • SunSunny61°46°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.32934, -120.56943
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Kingvale
Park
Tahoe National Forest

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