Summary
The campground has 22 campsites with basic amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating. Nearby points of interest include the Desolation Wilderness, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the best time to visit is during the summer months from June to August when the temperatures are pleasant with an average high of 78°F and a low of 45°F at night. The campground is closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
Lower Blue Lake
Middle Creek/Expansion
Upper Blue Lake Dam
Upper Blue Lake
Lost Campings
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC BLUE LAKES
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13" |
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BLUE LAKES
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13" |
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LOST LAKE SNOTEL
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70" |
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NOHRSC FORESTDALE CREEK
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19" |
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FORESTDALE CREEK
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18" |
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CARSON PASS
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2" |
Amador County
Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
River Runs
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Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
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Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
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Centerville Flat To Hangman'S Bridge
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Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
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Source Sec 24, T6N, R21E To Centerville Flat
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Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
Wilderness Mokelumne
Heenan Lake Wildlife Area
Wilderness Desolation
Washoe Meadows State Park
Lake Valley State Recreation Area
Blue Lakes
Evergreen Lake
Caples Lake
Highland Lakes
Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
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