By:
Submission
Primitive campground, with 12 campsites, vault toilets, and no trash service Located near Lindsey Lake, 12 miles north of Highway 20. Great hiking, fishing and swimming. Low clearance vehicles are not advised.
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17. Continue on for 2 miles. Take left fork for 2 miles. This road is a very rough, narrow road until reaching the campground. From I-80: Take Hwy 20 cutoff west toward Nevada City for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17. Continue on for 2 miles. Take left fork for 2 miles. This road is a very rough, narrow road until reaching the campground.
Beautiful hidden gem. Road is definitely rough to get there no trailers advised and high clearance vehicles are recommended but it doesn't stop people from getting there . 12 campsites 5 of them are lake front. I'd say I got really lucky to get one of the lake front for labor day weekend. By arriving Wednesday morning. And that's one of the busiest weekends for the season. By Thursday night the campsite was full. $15 a night is a bargain for this place even with no water and trash. If you want to enjoy this beautiful lake come here in the beginning of the random week. There is clean restroom @ the entry of the campsite and all campsites have tables and bear boxes and fire pit.
Great place to enjoy the outdoors, nothing but positive vibes from all visitors. Just remember to pack in and pack out, too many folks leave trash in such a beautiful forest. The drive is a bit rough, but fun; just watch your lines, if you're not in a true off-road vehicle. Airing down your tires helps too. The payoff is absolutely worth it!
Beautiful campsites and views. Each site has a bench, fire pit, and a bear box. Road to sites is a bit rocky and you'll need high clearance vehicle. No trashes so you'll have to pack out everything you bring.
Rought road to get there but totally worth it!!!2wd with 10"clearence should be fine but 4wd be the best.
