Indian Valley
Closed — Closed for the 2025 season. Typically operates mid-April through mid-October, with reservations available through Recreation.gov during the main season and first-come-first-served availability in late October.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot 1500 to 2500 feet, 1 to 2 feet at 2500 to 3500 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Wind gusts of 45 to 55mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5, the Coastal Range, and foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet tonight through Monday. 2500 to 3500 feet snow levels by Monday night and 1500 to 2500 feet Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 750 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, across Shasta County including Shasta Lake, and in the southern Cascades.
Downieville Downhill Closure Order
Closure of identified forest roads and trails for Downieville Downhill.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Calpine area, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton and surrounding areas. Smoke may settle overnight in valleys, drainages, and throughout the surrounding communities. Smoke will…
Snow Grooming Updates
Updated 2/9/26:Be advised, many grooming routes have little or patchy snow with water crossing the trails. Trails will not be groomed again until we get another good storm.GROOMING PROGRAM: Snowmobile trail grooming is funded by the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR)…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Jan. 14 - Feb. 28, 2026 (tentative, weather dependent)Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar TrailheadAboutThe Nyack Fuels Reduction Project aims to…
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville RangerDistricts of the Tahoe National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2025, through…
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Indian Valley Campground is nestled on the north bank of the North Yuba River within Tahoe National Forest, approximately 11 miles west of Downieville along the scenic Highway 49 corridor. The campground features 16-19 individual and double family campsites set among a mixed forest of oak, fir, pine, and madrone trees that provide ample shade. Historic tumbled rock piles from early gold dredging operations are scattered throughout the property, offering a tangible connection to California's Gold Rush heritage. The North Yuba River serves as the centerpiece of recreation, with opportunities for rainbow trout fishing, swimming in pools and eddies, and seasonal whitewater activities including rafting, kayaking, and tubing. The surrounding area is crisscrossed by an extensive network of trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle riding, including access to the renowned Downieville Downhill, Yuba River Trail, Halls Ranch, and Butcher Ranch trails. The campground lies along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway, providing easy access to historic mining towns like Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville, as well as interpretive sites along the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The facility provides vault toilets and potable drinking water from faucets. Bears are active in the area, requiring proper food storage in approved containers. Firewood is available for purchase locally, and campers are encouraged to buy and burn local wood to prevent the spread of tree-killing pests. The unstaffed campground operates on a reservation system through Recreation.gov, with sites available first-come-first-served during the late season shoulder period.
Directions
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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 478-6253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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