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Indian Springs

California · Nearby: I-80 west of Donner Summit (CA)

Indian Springs is in Kingvale, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.

3.0 (59 reviews)Book on Recreation.gov
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe16.4 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Build around it

Things to do near Donner Lake

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Adventure

Truckee River: Boca to Floriston Run (Class III Whitewater)

4.8 (199) 3.5 hrFree cancellation

Compare Indian Springs with alternatives

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Public-agency campground

vs Hampshire Rocks

RVs to 35 ft vs 45 ft · 32.9 vs 29.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)

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Public-agency campground

vs North Fork

RVs to 35 ft vs 50 ft

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Public-agency campground

vs Skillman

32.9 vs 43.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)

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Where Indian Springs fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
By rig & style
Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
Nearest alternatives
Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (11.7 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (17.7 mi) · Granite Flat (19.7 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 Springs. "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: 35 ft (27 of 27 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
32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 35 ft.
  • Rated 3.0★ across 59 guest reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

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Site & accommodation options

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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 22 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 32 ftNo hookups
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Walk To
7 sites like thisUp to 6 people
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 24 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 20 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 19 ftNo hookups
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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: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Indian Springs: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Indian Springs?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Indian Springs have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Indian Springs?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Indian Springs?
Allowed (per the listing)

Recent guest reviews

alan r ★ 1 · Oct 2025
The highway noise was ridiculous!
Barrett P ★ 2 · Oct 2025
Large sites, cool swimming hole, but road noise on site #4 is unbearable. So loud that you have to raise your voice to speak to someone beside you. Difficult for tent sleeping. RV/van is ok.
Eliezir B ★ 5 · Sep 2025
Perfect spot to spend a long weekend. Great camp host, clean sites and bathrooms. Some spots are great for RV and all are great for tents. Rocks and water were fun even into September! This is our go to spot for camping with kids and dogs.

Location

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
16.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Indian Springs Campground sits on the north bank of the South Yuba River in Tahoe National Forest at about 5,600 feet, shaded by mature cedar and pine that keep campsites cool in summer. The campground has 34 total campsites: 27 sites configured for both RVs and tents and 7 tent-only sites, with a few of those tent sites set up as walk-to spots for lighter-footprint camping. Every campsite includes a picnic table and a metal campfire ring; vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. A well-used swimming hole sits alongside the river just steps from the loop, and anglers f…

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsDay Use AreaDrinking WaterHostParking AreaPaved RoadsPets AllowedRiver AccessSelf Pay StationSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionVault ToiletsWater SpigotWaterfront Sites

Nearby activities

SwimmingHikingFishingEducational ProgramsCampingHistoric SitesWater Access
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: 35 ft (27 of 27 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 33 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 35 paved site driveways; 7 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (18 reports), AT&T 3 (18 reports), T-Mobile 3 (7 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 35 of 35 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 32.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 16.4 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground
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Sightseeing & food

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Tahoe City to Donner Summit

4.3 (4) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $15Continue to Viator
Cruises & boats

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

4.6 (987) 2 hr–3 hrFree cancellation
from $116Continue to Viator
E-bike & bike

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

4.9 (353) 2 hr–4 hrFree cancellation
from $100Continue to Viator
No rig? Fly & Drive

RV rentals for this stay

Picks are 35 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Pick up near RNO

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
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
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

Tahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase

Camper vanSleeps 3 5 (1)
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
$24
25
standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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08
standard nonelectric
–$24
22
standard nonelectric
–$24
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standard nonelectric
–$24
02
standard nonelectric
–$24
19
standard nonelectric
–$24
07
standard nonelectric
–$24
34
walk to
–$24
24
standard nonelectric
–$24
26
standard nonelectric
–$24
15
standard nonelectric
–$24
31
walk to
–$24
10
standard nonelectric
–$24
13
standard nonelectric
–$24
17
standard nonelectric
–$24
29
walk to
–$24
35
walk to
–$24
05
standard nonelectric
–$24
09
standard nonelectric
–$24
18
standard nonelectric
–$24

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy

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I-80 west · CA
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 5 sitesSites from $30/night
≈ $30 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
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Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups · Cabins / glamping
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≈ $45 est. for 1 night · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗

Other nearby options

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

  • Closest public campgroundHampshire Rocks3.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee20.9 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates29 - Premium Pull Through: from $90/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeNorth Fork6.2 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestSugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge6.5 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesWalk-in Grouse Ridge View: from $30/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗