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2021 UPDATE - CLOSED
Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is closed at this time and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access and facilities can be rebuilt.
Indian Creek Campground is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada between the California towns of Woodfords and Markleeville. Elevation in the area ranges from 5,600 feet at the reservoir to 6,400 feet in the surrounding foothills. Pine trees and sagebrush dot the landscape. Summers are generally warm and dry with daytime temperatures occasionally reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while evenings are cool and comfortable. Sunny and dry days prevail, interspersed with periods of spectacular thunderstorms in the mid-summer months.
Many recreational opportunities are available at Indian Creek Campground and the surrounding area including fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking, sailing, mountain biking, nature study, rock collecting, sightseeing, wildlife viewing, bicycling, white-water rafting and photography.
Fishing is by far the most popular activity. Trout are stocked in the reservoir and the river; the nearby East Fork of the Carson River is managed as a trophy fishery.
A campground with 30 sites is situated next to Indian Creek Reservoir. The campground has an RV/tent loop, a tent walk-to loop and group camp area. The RV/tent loop has 19 sites that are suitable for recreational vehicles up to 34 feet in length or tents. The walk-to tent loop has 10 sites with parking nearby. A group campsite (tents only) is available for groups of up to 40 campers. The main restrooms located in the RV/tent loop have flush toilets and hot showers. Drinking water is provided.
A day use area has four picnic sites, a boat ramp, large parking lot and restrooms with flush toilets.
Indian Creek Campground is spread over 160 acres in a forest of ponderosa, Jeffrey and pinyon pines. The campground is located on the west bank of Indian Creek Reservoir. Several campsites have reservoir views through the trees.
Opportunities to view beautiful waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and rushing mountain streams abound throughout this landscape. Consider the following: whitewater raft or kayak the East Fork of the Carson River; fish the East or West forks of the Carson River; explore South Lake Tahoe; hike along the Tahoe Rim Trail; explore off-highway vehicle routes around Hope Valley; drive out to Blue Lakes for fishing, hiking, and horseback riding; hike into the Mokelumne Wilderness; follow the Emigrant trail up from Hope Valley over Carson Pass; mountain bike along a network of logging roads; fish and boat on Silver Lake and Caples Lake; enjoy a meal at Kit Carson Lodge or Caples Lake Resort; discover the beauty of Hope Valley and visit famous Sorensen's Resort for lodging, meals and activities.
From Woodfords, California, travel Hwy 89 south approximately four (4) miles to Airport Road. Turn left or east on Airport Road and travel another four miles on paved surface to the campground entrance located just south of Indian Creek Reservoir.
Clean, quiet pleasant campground.
Sadly since the Tamarack fire a couple years ago this wonderful campground is "hors de combat". Don't know if or when the BLM will repair it and reopen it. Regardless most all the trees are dead.
Site 2 had an amazing view, right next to the lake. There is a day use area with flush toilets. All camp sites have 2 parking spots and the sites have two places to put up tents. Buy firewood and coal while on way, there are no restaurant or shop nearby (within 2mi) where you can get it. You get a beautiful view of stars in the night, I would definately recommend star gazing at night, we even saw some shooting stars. Bear box is provided to store food,bring your own water, there are few faucets in the day use area as such, but not sure of the water quality.
A great 3 season location. Winter's are void of visitors but it's the best time to explore without the heat. Great Campground, Spectacular views of the lake and surrounding Carson Mntn. Range. Very Wooded on the West Slope. Hiking, Mntn biking, fishing, Exploring and Geological rock hounds would love..Lots of seasonal wildlife with occasional Bald Eagle sitings. Established hiking trails and plenty of of old user and logging roads to explore. More info at #WileysWheelWorks on FB.
I stayed at the campgrounds Memorial Day 2019 weekend. The campground is cozy and quiet.
The camp hosts were very nice and knowledgeable about the area.
I was hoping there would be a campground map but the park ranger hasn't had time to make one. The campgrounds is small and quiet. It is near the lake. They have hot FREE shower which was great and the washroom was also heated.
I stayed at campsite 21, the only downside was not having two trees to hang up my hammock.
Since this campground is lacking photos I took a bunch to share with future campers.
