Notice: "Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is closed at this time [2023] and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access." Check the reservation website link below for updates.
Indian Creek Campground is located in the Indian Creek Recreation Area operated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Indian Creek is in Alpine County near Markleeville and Woodfords. The campground is on the west shore of Indian Creek Reservoir, a popular spot for boating and fishing. The maximum speed in the lake is 10 MPH. A boat ramp is near the campground.
Indian Creek Campground is spread over 160 acres in a forest of ponderosa, Jeffrey and pinyon pines. Many sites have lake views through the trees. The campground has 19 sites which can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Another 10 sites are walk-in, tent-only campsites. Ten sites at Indian Creek Campground are first come, first served, while the other 19 are available by reservation. There is also a Group Campsite which requires a reservation.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Indian Creek Campground Location: | Airport Road off State Highway 89 midway between Woodfords and Markleeville |
| Elevation: | 5,600 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Carson City - 30 miles South Lake Tahoe - 28 miles |
| Campground Open: | Late April through mid-November |
| Number of Sites: | 29 |
| Max. People per Site: | 4 (including children)
8 people in double sites |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle (fee for additional vehicles) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | No more than 14 days within a 28 consecutive day interval |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Bureau of Land Management (BLM) |
| Carson City BLM: | (775) 885-6000 |
| Reservations Indian Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Available | Reservations are available for 19 of the campsites.
Beginning in the 2019 season, all sites will be available by reservation only. |
| Maximum Vehicle Length | 34 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #23 and restrooms, showers, and walkways are accessible |
| Fees: | Single sites - $20 per night Double sites - $32 Walk-to, tent-only sites - $14, Double tent sites - $20 Plus $10 reservation fee |
| Reservations: | Indian Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 3:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Indian Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, food storage locker |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump Station: | Yes ($10), available for campground guests only |
| Attractions near Indian Creek Campground: | Enjoy picnicking, hiking, hunting, fishing, and sailing. Set out mountain biking. Enjoy nature study, rock collecting, sightseeing and photography. Visit Grover Hot Springs State Park and Markleeville.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
The group campsite at Indian Creek Campground can accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. The site is for tents only.
Fee: $50 per night
Reservations: Indian Creek Campground Reservations
Markleeville
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Indian Creek Campground
Campers at the Indian Creek Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
Check BLM: Indian Creek Campground for any campground updates.
