Lindsey Lake Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically opening in June and closing in late September depending on snow conditions. Bowman Road is closed to wheeled traffic from January 1 through at least March 31 annually. Opening and closing dates vary each year based on elevation and weather.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:19PM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Madrone Springs Underburn - 185 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a 185-acre prescribed fire off Madrone Springs Road near Nevada City, Calif. starting Oct. 28, 2026. Ignitions may continue for several days, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Highway 20, Madrone Springs Rd., Washington Ridge and the…
About
Lindsey Lake Campground is a primitive 12-site campground operated by PG&E and managed by American Lands & Leisure, located in the Yuba River Ranger District of Tahoe National Forest. The campground sits near Lindsey Lake, approximately 12 miles north of Highway 20, offering access to excellent backcountry fishing, swimming, and hiking. An informal boat launch provides access for non-motorized watercraft. Facilities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water (campers must filter or treat water from the lake) and no trash service (pack-in, pack-out). The campground has no hookups, showers, or dump station. Sites cost $15 per night and require cash or check payment. Access is challenging. From Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18), take Forest Road 17 for 2 miles, then the left fork for another 2 miles on a very rough, narrow road. Low-clearance vehicles are strongly discouraged. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out at noon, with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Nevada City: Take Highway 20 east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17. Continue 2 miles, then take the left fork for 2 miles on a very rough, narrow road to the campground. From I-80: Take the Highway 20 cutoff west toward Nevada City for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18) and follow the same directions above.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| recinfo@pge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 389-2572 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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