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.
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.…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect from October 9 through November 30, 2026. To protect natural resources and provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest:1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except…
Floriston Fire Closure
Tahoe National Forest and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has issued a forest closure order for national forest lands impacted by the Floriston Fire.
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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