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Indian Creek Campground

California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)

Indian Creek Campground is in Markleeville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

5.0 (28 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
5665 Morgan Mill Road
27.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line
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RVs to 34 ft vs 45 ft · listed from $14 vs $26/night

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Listed from $14 vs $24/night

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RVs to 34 ft vs 55 ft · listed from $14 vs $24/night

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Where Indian Creek Campground fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (14.8 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (15.9 mi) · Campground by the Lake (16.8 mi)

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Indian Creek Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 34 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
27.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Showers
  • Accessible Sites

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 34 ft.
  • Rated 5.0★ across 28 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

Longest RV site listed: 34 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Indian Creek Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Indian Creek Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 34 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Indian Creek Campground have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Indian Creek Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Indian Creek Campground?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

Charles C ★ 5 · Jan 2020
Campground hosts did the best job of maintaining the site that I have ever seen. Five stars for that . The only negative was the blue-green algae bloom so I didn’t stay as long as I planned due to having dogs with me.
Robert M ★ 5 · Jan 2020
Camp Hosts were friendly & helpful. Campground & restrooms clean. Overall experience was great & will return.
Cesar A ★ 4 · Jan 2020
Excellent, campsites, location is easy to get to, and not far at all from the backside of South Lake Tahoe, restrooms and showers just awesome, and some great hiking trails too. Highly recommend this campground.

Location

5665 Morgan Mill Road
27.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
3:00 PM
Check-out
1:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Indian Creek Campground is currently CLOSED because of extensive damage from the 2021 Tamarack Fire and will remain closed until the Bureau of Land Management deems the area safe and facilities can be rebuilt; see the BLM press release for the latest status and reopening information. The site sits in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada between Woodfords and Markleeville, spread across about 160 acres on the west bank of Indian Creek Reservoir at elevations roughly between 5,600 and 6,400 feet. Burnt ponderosa, Jeffrey and pinyon pines mingle with stands of sagebrush, and several campsit…

Amenities

Accessible Drinking WaterAccessible Flush ToiletsAccessible GrillsAccessible ParkingAccessible ShowersAccessible SitesAccessible Vault ToiletsAccessible WalkwaysBeach AccessBoat RampBoat Trailer ParkingCampfire RingsDay Use AreaDrinking WaterDrinking Water Peak SeasonElectricityEvent AreaFirst Aid StationFlush ToiletsFlush Toilets SeasonalGrillsHostLake AccessLightsParking AreaPaved ParkingPaved PathwaysPaved RoadsPaved SitesPets AllowedPicnic AreaPicnic TablesPit ToiletsRv ParkingSecurity LightsSelf Pay StationShowersShowers SeasonalTent PadsTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater Spigot

Nearby activities

Day Use AreaCampingKayakingPhotographySwimmingStar GazingWater AccessWater ActivitiesScenic DriveBirdingAuto Touring
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 34 ft (18 of 18 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 20 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 31 paved, 1 gravel site driveways; 11 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), AT&T 1 (9 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 23 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $14/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 27.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.9 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 22.4 mi

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Spacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8

Class C motorhomeSleeps 8 5 (11)
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
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Pick up near RNO

2022 Minnie Winnie 22M

Class C motorhomeSleeps 6 4.6 (10)
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
Delivers to Lake Tahoe

Brand New Adventure Trailer!

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 4 5 (11)
Gardnerville, NV
Delivery up to 25 miPets OK
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Indian Creek Campground is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Indian Creek Campground, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundCrystal Springs3.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey14.8 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeMarkleeville3.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestGrover Hot Springs State Park4.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗