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Indian Creek Recreation Lands What's the area like? More than 7,000 acres of public lands are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for public outdoor recreational use. Improvements at Indian Creek include a developed recreation site, an environmental study area and a system of hiking trails. Indian Creek Reservoir, elevation 5,600 feet, covers 160 acres. The campground is surrounded by ponderosa, Jeffrey and pinyon pine trees. Paved access is provided by Airport Road, off State Highway 89 midway between Woodfords and Markleeville, California. What's There To Do? Many recreational opportunities are available at Indian Creek including camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting, fishing, sailing, mountain biking, nature study, rock collecting, sightseeing and photography. Fishing is by far the most popular activity. Trout are stocked in the reservoir. The nearby Carson River is managed as a trophy fishery. (Catch and release those big ones!) Be sure to check with the California Department of Fish and Game for current information concerning hunting and fishing seasons and limits. The maximum speed on Indian Creek Reservoir is 10 mph. Can You Tell Me About Your Campground? A first-come, first-served campground with 19 sites and paved loops and spaces is situated just west of Indian Creek Reservoir. These sites are suitable for recreational vehicles up to 30' in length or tents. The restroom has flush toilets and hot showers. Drinking water and a sanitary dump station are provided. Fees in the main campground are $20/night for a single site and $32/night for a double site. A second area, designed for walk-in tent camping, has 10 sites, which cost $14/night. Parking is a short distance from the tent sites. The day-use area has 10 picnic sites, a boat ramp, large parking lot, and restrooms with flush toilets. Group Area: with advance reservations at group of up to 40 people may camp in the group area. This large site accomodates tents only. The fee is $50.00 per night. The group area will not be reserved on the Memorial Day or Labor Day weekends or between July 4th & July 11th. Check out time is 2:00 p.m. Call (775) 885-6000 to make reservations. The campground generally opens the first weekend in May and closes around the first part of October each year. Campsite fees are used to help maintain the recreation area. Persons 62 and older with Golden Age Passports are entitled to a 50-percent reduction in camping fees. The campground closes for the winter season on October 9, 2006 Dump Station The dump station is $10.00 per vehicle for all dump station users.
Occupancy of Campsites
Sites are occupied on a first-come, first-served
basis. There is no advance reservation system. Occupancy of a site requires
the following: 1. A permit is purchased and is placed in the site
box. The additional vehicle fee can be included in one envelope or a separate
envelope can be used and also placed in the site box.
2. Camping equipment and/or a recreational vehicle is set
up at the site to clearly indicate the site is taken. 3. At least one person must occupy the site during the
first night after a permit has been purchased and camping equipment has been set up.
Following the first night, equipment can not be left unattended for more than 24 hours. The capacity of each campsite is dictated by the parking
space and tent pad. Tents must be set up on designated tent pads and vehicles must
be parked on the paved parking spaces without extending into the access road. The camping stay limit at Indian Creek Recreation Area is
no more than 14 days within a 28 consecutive day interval. A
authorized officer of BLM has the
discretion to extend the day limit during the weekdays or the off season if the campground
is not full. No extensions shall be granted if the campground is anticipated to be
full. Dead and down wood may be gathered from BLM lands for
campfires.
When in the campground, please remember...
* Build fires only in the stoves, grills or fireplaces
provided. * Camp only in designated sites. Pitch your tents on the
tent pads reserved. * All pets must be leashed or physically restrained at all
times. * Operate and park motor vehicles only on roads and in
parking areas. Park only on the pavement. * Dispose of all rubbish in the receptacles provided. * All natural features are protected so don't destroy,
deface or collect. However, dead, and down wood may be used for campfires. * Bears are occasional visitors. Please use the food storage lockers provided at each campsite, and do
not leave food overnight on tables or in tents.
Animals
During your visit, you may see some of the animals that
live here, such as coyotes, porcupines, squirrels and chipmunks. Mule deer are frequently
sighted. The most common reptile in the area is the garter snake;
it is quite harmless. Several types of lizards also can be seen. The rattlesnake is
the only venomous reptile in the area, but it is rather shy and rarely seen.
Birds of many different varieties, such as golden and bald
eagles, and several types of hawks and owls, are common in this area. Smaller birds,
such as woodpeckers, jays, blackbirds and sparrows, also live here. In spring and
fall, ducks and geese frequent the area.
Climate
Summers are generally warm and dry with daytime
temperatures occasionally reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while evenings are cool and
comfortable. Winter brings heavy snow at times, and temperatures can drop well below
freezing. When this occurs, the reservoir freezes over.
Curtz Lake Environmental Study Area
Curtz Lake is a natural area with an easily viewed
combination of natural environmental processes at work. So all of us might enjoy and
learn, a formal study area was developed during the summers of 1972 and 1973 by the Youth
Conservation Corps and the Bureau of Land Management.
Designed for use by
the general public and school groups, the study area
consists of self-guided interpretive trails. They are
designed for leisurely walking, so take your time and enjoy
the area. A full tour should take about an hour.
Detailed information markers are placed along the trails to
help you learn more about your environment.
Trails
(A) INDIAN CREEK
RESERVOIR TO SUMMIT LAKE: A little steep at
first, this one-mile hiking trail segment affords the hiker
a scenic overlook of the Indian Creek area on the way to
little Summit Lake. (B) SUMMIT LAKE TO CURTZ LAKE: This old jeep trail is closed to motor vehicle use and is
now used as a hiking trail. About a mile long, it provides access between these two
small lakes. (C) CURTZ LAKE TO CARSON RIVER: It's all downhill along this two-mile trail segment,
leading to the beautiful East Fork of the Carson River. A second portion of this
trail, about a mile long, parallels the river. Remember, it's all uphill when you
return from the river. (D) INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR TO CARSON RIVER: This faint, two and three-quarter mile trail offers some
spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountains. This trail descends to the East
Fork of the Carson River by a series of switch-backs, is steep in places and meets the
river at a pleasant little clearing. The trail is seldom maintained,
so use caution on rough segments.
When in the Back Country Please Remember...
* No motor vehicles on the trails.
* Carry out your own trash. * Be careful with all fires. * California campfire permits are required for fires
outside of a developed campground. * Stay on the trails - don't cut across switchbacks.
* For safety, let someone know where you will be hiking
and if possible, don't hike alone. |
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