Twelve first-come, first-served sites sit at the edge of Lindsey Lake Campground in Tahoe National Forest, with direct lake access for swimming and kayaking. The road in is paved but rough, with significant potholes that warrant careful driving and favor higher-clearance vehicles. Sites are rustic, with picnic tables and fire rings but no piped water and no trash service, so campers need to pack accordingly. Sites fill by Thursday afternoon during summer, and Carr Lake Campground sits less than a mile south for overflow options. Mosquitoes can be heavy, particularly in early season. Anglers, paddlers, and hikers who can self-supply will find the setup straightforward.
Description
Primitive campground, with 12 campsites, vault toilets, and no trash service Located near Lindsey Lake, 12 miles north of Highway 20. Great hiking, fishing and swimming. Low clearance vehicles are not advised.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLindsey Lake Campground is located in California near Emigrant Gap
Directions
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17. Continue on for 2 miles. Take left fork for 2 miles. This road is a very rough, narrow road until reaching the campground. From I-80: Take Hwy 20 cutoff west toward Nevada City for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17. Continue on for 2 miles. Take left fork for 2 miles. This road is a very rough, narrow road until reaching the campground.
Coordinates
39.4130007 N
120.64300028 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Reno, NV
- 1 hr 40 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 55 min from Carson City, NV
- 2 hrs 16 min from Chico, CA









