Hampshire Rocks vs Indian Springs: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 45 ft vs 35 ft · 29.1 vs 32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Hampshire Rocks for room for a longer rig (45 ft longest listed site vs 35 ft longest listed site).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Hampshire Rocks | Indian Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 3.0 (68 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 3.0 (59 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 1 pull-through, 29 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 33 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 31 paved site driveways (listing) | 35 paved site driveways; 7 hike-in sites (listing) |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (19 reports), AT&T 3 (14 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (18 reports), AT&T 3 (18 reports), T-Mobile 3 (7 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 31 of 31 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 35 of 35 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 29.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Hampshire Rocks or Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks is closer: 29.1 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 32.9 miles for Indian Springs (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Hampshire Rocks and Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Indian Springs: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Hampshire Rocks: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Indian Springs: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Hampshire Rocks vs Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (listing). Indian Springs: Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Hampshire Rocks and Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks: Drinking water listed (listing). Indian Springs: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at Hampshire Rocks or Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (19 reports), AT&T 3 (14 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports) (listing). Indian Springs: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (18 reports), AT&T 3 (18 reports), T-Mobile 3 (7 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Hampshire Rocks and Indian Springs?
Hampshire Rocks is rated 3.0 from 68 reviews on Recreation.gov; Indian Springs is rated 3.0 from 59 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Hampshire Rocks: live availability, sites and rules
- Indian Springs: live availability, sites and rules
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Other comparisons for Hampshire Rocks
- Hampshire Rocks vs North Fork — RVs to 45 ft vs 50 ft · 29.1 vs 35.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
- Hampshire Rocks vs Fir Top Campground — 29.1 vs 38.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Other comparisons for Indian Springs
- Indian Springs vs North Fork — RVs to 35 ft vs 50 ft
- Indian Springs vs Skillman — 32.9 vs 43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
- Indian Springs vs Tunnel Mills II — RVs to 35 ft vs 30 ft · listed from $24 vs $99/night