Indigo Springs
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- 2,877 ft
- Elevation
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) with cash or by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Hikers and mountain bikers can take advantage of the nearby Middle Fork National Recreation Trail, as well as the Indigo Springs Loop and Chuckly Springs Trail. The Diamond Peak wilderness is also located nearby with several hikes into undeveloped areas on the forest. Fishing in the Middle Fork is another great option, if you follow local regulations.
Facilities
This campground has one communal bathroom and regular trash service. There is no potable water available.
Natural Features
This small campground is located right alongside the beautiful Indigo Springs. Nearby old growth forests, as well as scenic views of Chuckle Springs, the Middle Fork River, and the Diamond Peak Wilderness make this a wonderful place to get into nature.
Nearby Attractions
Diamond Peak Wilderness, Indigo Springs, Chuckle Springs, Middle Fork River, Timpanogas Lake
The facts
- Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Loops: Scan and Pay
Site types
- 3 Management
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
4 campsites at Indigo Springs
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Exit I-5 heading east on Highway 58 towards Oakridge, OR. On the east side of Oakridge, just past mile marker 37, take a right onto Kitson Springs Road. In approximately half a mile, take a right onto Forest Service Road 21. Follow the 21 Road to mile post 29 and the entrance to the campground will be on the left.
43.49778, -122.26333 · 43°29'52.0"N 122°15'48.0"W
Typical weather
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| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 10.1 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 11.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Indigo Springs
- Can you reserve a site at Indigo Springs?
- Yes, Indigo Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Indigo Springs have?
- 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
Also listed by
Indigo Springs also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Indigo Springs's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Single Campsites - $12 per night
- Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night
Restrictions:
- 14 day limit
- Check-in time is 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time is 1:00 pm.
- No trailer facilities or trailer turnaround
- Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, 2 tents
- Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
- Use of chainsaws prohibited in campground
- Dogs MUST be on leash at all times while in the campground
Camping near Indigo Springs
- Sacandaga 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Warner Mountain Lookout 6.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Campers Flat 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Secret 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Timpanogas 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sand Prairie Campground 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whitefish Horse Camp 11.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Diamond Peak Wilderness: Willamette 7.6 mi · Facility
- Salt Creek Sno-Park 10.5 mi · Facility
- Salt Creek Snowplay Area 10.5 mi · Facility
- Fuji Creek Road/ Fuji Shelter 10.5 mi · Facility
- Tandy Bay Picnic Area 11.8 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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