Indian Valley
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Nevada City, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (63 reviews)
Season: May through October
Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 miles west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.This location is unstaffed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Indian Valley Campground offers 16 nicely shaded sites along the North Yuba River with excellent fishing opportunities and access to diverse recreation including hiking, biking, swimming, and water sports. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained grounds, friendly camp host, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Western Rattlesnake, Sierra Garter Snake, North American River Otter, and Ringtail present in the area. American Dipper and Wood Duck frequent the North Yuba River.
Insider tips for Indian Valley: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites Bring your own shower supplies or plan visits to nearby towns; no showers on-site RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available
Skip Indian Valley if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You require shower facilities. You're visiting outside May-October operating season.
Best time to visit Indian Valley: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rocky Rest (Nevada City, CA), Fiddle Creek (Nevada City, CA), Cal-Ida (Nevada City, CA), Ramshorn (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Valley
Cell signal at Indian Valley (Nevada City, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 miles west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.This location is unstaffed.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites
Bring your own shower supplies or plan visits to nearby towns; no showers on-site
RVs must be self-contained; no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Downieville, take Highway 49 south for about 11 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Nevada City, take Highway 49 north for just over 30 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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