Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234548
When Indian Valley reopens
Indian Valley's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
18
Openings · last 90 days
38
Only 38 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 704 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 254 open for online reservation · 142 reserved · 308 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 16 monitored sites, 15 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
63.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 254 of 704 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online63.9%
Open site-nights254 / 704
Reserved (of online inventory)142 / 396
Weekday openings190
Weekend openings64
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 190 fall on weekdays and 64 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 168 of 496 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 22 |
| 014 | 22 |
| 015 | 22 |
| 016 | 22 |
| 017 | 22 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
254 open site-nights across 14 sites at Indian Valley, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 40 2-night, 34 3-night, 8 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 14 sites take 25 ft, 9 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 20 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 017 | 20 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 006 | 35 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +8 more |
| 008 | 30 ft | None | 19 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 003 | 35 ft | None | 18 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +6 more |
| 007 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +6 more |
| 012 | 35 ft | None | 17 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +5 more |
| 009 | 30 ft | None | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +4 more |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +3 more |
| 011 | 25 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 005 | 35 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
About Indian Valley
Overview
Indian Valley Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River just off Highway 49, about 11 miles west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading, and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are also popular water activities. A network of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singeltrack criss-crosses the surrounding area including the Yuba River, Halls Ranch, and Butcher Ranch trails and the Downieville Downhill.
Facilities
The campground offers both single and double family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits on the north bank of the North Yuba River. Tumbled rock piles from early gold dredging activity are scattered around the campground. A forest of oak, fir, pine and madrone trees provides ample shade. Many sites have views of the river.
Nearby Attractions
Indian Valley Campground is located on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other historical sites along this tour route. Other attractions include the North Yuba River, Indian Valley Outpost, New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Downieville, and a network of miles of motorcycle singletrack.
16 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups16 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
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.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959(530)478-6253
Auto TouringBikingCampingCultural ActivitiesFishingMountain BikingRaftingScenic DriveSwimmingTubing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234548 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234548 · Indian Valley · Nevada City CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Indian Valley?
Reservations for Indian Valley are made through Recreation.gov. 254 of 704 tracked site-nights are currently open (36.1%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 38 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Indian Valley?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Indian Valley in the last 7 days, 18 over 30 days and 38 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Indian Valley?
34 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Indian Valley fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 16 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Indian Valley?
October 2026, with 168 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 496.
When is the next open date at Indian Valley?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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