Indian Valley Campground, Camptonville, CA

Indian Valley Campground is located in the Yuba River Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (1 hr 20 min east of Oroville, CA) with an elevation of 2,300 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Max equipment length is 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $24.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, fishing, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (47)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		53%
4 star		19%
3 star		6%
2 star		11%
1 star		6%

@NalinR5F4CE5A2 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #14

There's not a bad site in the whole campground. You can hear the river from anywhere, though some sites obviously have a better view of it. North Yuba Trail is excellent, trailhead not far from the campground.

@CharlesC8945AB · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #11

Lovely river swimming.

@CarolM9915509 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #7

A yearly destination for my family, relatives and friends. Usually a pleasant experience. This year though the camp host Stephanie made it a vey unpleasant time for some of the members of our group. For example: She had a small garden in one of the occupied sites and felt it was her right to come into it at any time. She also felt she had authority over the beach area( which she does not)and could regulate how many people were there. There are more examples, but suffice it to say her little bit of authority has gone to her head to the point of being rude,bossy and very unwelcoming

@MarshallHE4AC1 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #5

Great location. Fantastic host, Stefanie, keeping all in line and making spotless sites.

@GeorgeB91FC811 · Camped on May 1, 2024 at Campsite #4

Beautiful campground next to the river. There were plenty of trees and level places for motor homes and tents. Very friendly and helpful camp host.

@DavidE7840041 · Camped on Oct 5, 2023 at Campsite #12

Had a great time. Beautiful campsites.

@EduardS5D334B0 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #15

Amazing campsite. Camp host is always friendly. We come up every year and always have a great time. Campsites arent crowded, and are well spread apart.

@DorothyW323142 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #6

I have always loved this campground. My complaint is how difficult it is to book my desired campsite online. I was ready to book exactly 6 months ahead at 7am. When I pressed the key it was already taken along with most of the other campsites we liked. I found out later that friends went up at the time I had tried to book and the campsite was available for them without a reservation. I wanted a double campsite when I was finally able to book 3 weeks later than we wanted and naturally it rained and most of the campsites were empty.Any suggestions on how to book a desired campsite at the desired dates?

@KariI33C16D53A · Camped on Jul 8, 2023 at Campsite #5

Our site had beautiful views of the river. Space between the sites was a little tight but not bad overall. No cell service.

@CherylB3572926 · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #5

The North Fork of the Yuba was flowing full and the campgroud was mostly empty. The bathroom facilites were clean and everyone we met was nice. Steve and Cash Gillis are great hosts, they helped make our stay enjoyable. Our stay at Indian Valley Campground this year was one of the best we have had.

@SteveS6334481 · Camped on May 28, 2023 at Campsite #4

Small campground by the Yuba River. 16 sites total with water, no electric or dump station. The camp was clean including the 4 roomy vault toilets which were very clean in my opinion. The camp hosts were friendly. Unfortunately because of the huge snow and rain access was a bit limited to the river, but other campers said normally in June the river is much more accessible. We would go again, we stayed June 1-4.

@BrianS9986332 · Camped on May 27, 2023 at Campsite #7

In the past we have stayed at Cal-Ida simply because we could easily get a last minute spot there. I have always wanted to camp at Indian Valley but it is really hard to score a site there and now I understand why. It was awesome a totally different experience than Cal-Ida. It was full but the campers were very respectful and quiet. The host kept the bathrooms clean and stocked with TP. You could hear the river at night and it was pretty cool. Next year we will be trying real hard to score more spots at Indian Valley!

@DonaldM3739134 · Camped on Oct 1, 2022 at Campsite #16

Beautiful site on the Yuba River, BUT unsafe! We went mountain biking for the day and came back to a cleaned out campsite.....everything in the bear locker was stolen. There is no onsite campground host so if you stay here, take everything with you that you don't want stolen( by humans not bears). Have been camping for over 50 years and Indian Valley is the only place this has happened.

@MaxwellW310796 · Camped on Sep 27, 2022 at Campsite #11

The bathrooms were disgusting the last few times Iv been there. Decent area but wouldn’t really recommend

@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #6

Lots of mosquitoes and the vault toilets smelled throughout the camp. Especially in the morning. The views were great and the river refreshing. The town of Downieville is cute and really nice folks.

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 12, 2022 at Campsite #8

2022 Camp hosts very friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Close to river is a plus. But if you have toddlers you should pick a site number farther from the river. There is a steep bank a small child could tumble down at a few of the spots. Beautiful setting.

@Veronica477261 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #11

Great camp site and river access, camp host super nice. We had a blast!

@MatthewH260473 · Camped on Jul 5, 2022 at Campsite #4

Great campsite with a perfect view. Facilities were good too.

@GenoF1012052 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #3

Such a nice and relaxing campground

@LawrenceR44154 · Camped on Jun 23, 2022 at Campsite #3

A wonderful stay as always at one of my favorite places!

@Charlotte33784 · Camped on Jun 19, 2022 at Campsite #8

Best campground

@DanaB990 · Camped on Oct 15, 2021 at Campsite #3

It was my first time there and we totally enjoyed the campgrounds and being near the water as well. Bathroom clean which is a big plus.

@Jamied195 · Camped on Oct 13, 2021 at Campsite #8

Nice campground.

@Katet680 · Camped on Oct 6, 2021 at Campsite #5

Spacious sites, clean

@CarlB146 · Camped on Oct 3, 2021 at Campsite #14

Campground was awesome except there was a strong sewer smell in the air. I assume from the bathrooms. It didn't stink in the bathroom but in our campsite it was bad. #13 We will be back but will try to camp away from toilets we have our own any way.

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