U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · Oregon

Indigo Springs

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served3 sites

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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A cream and brown sign on a stone pedestal. The sign reads "Indigo Springs Campground"A small campsite covered in shade by surrounding trees. The site has a wooden picnic table and metal fire ring.A trail extends away into the distance over a small wooden bridge. A sign labels the trail as the Indigo Springs Loop.A small and fast-moving stream flows under a wooden bridge and through dense underbrush.
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 13 mi away · 158 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

This campground has one communal bathroom and regular trash service. There is no potable water available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay to September
ForestWillamette National Forest
BookingNo advance reservations.
FeesSingle Campsites - $12 per night. Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night.
Rules14 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

Willamette National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indigo Springs30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.00 inches of precipitation, 37.8 inches of snowFebruary: 6.83 inches of precipitation, 38.9 inches of snowMarch: 7.19 inches of precipitation, 26.1 inches of snowApril: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 14.4 inches of snowMay: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowJune: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.42 inches of precipitation, 24.8 inches of snowDecember: 11.91 inches of precipitation, 49.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 34.5°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 41.1°F averageMay: 49.5°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 63.1°F averageSeptember: 57.5°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 32.3°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lemolo Lake 3 NNW, 10 miles from the campground at 4,077 feet, station USC00354835 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 66 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 196 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Coordinates43.4978° N, 122.2633° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • 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.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    13 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗47.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Worth a stop

Diamond Peak Wilderness, Indigo Springs, Chuckle Springs, Middle Fork River, Timpanogas Lake

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Indigo Springs
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, bike
  • 1.3 mi
    Chuckle Springs
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.5 mi
    Bear Mountain
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.3 mi
    Corrigan Lake
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 3.5 mi
    Pioneer Gulch
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.5 mi
    Rockpile
    2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Umpqua National Forest begins about 2.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indigo Springs?

No. Indigo Springs is first-come, first-served. No advance reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Indigo Springs?

Single Campsites - $12 per night. Extra Vehicles - $6 per vehicle, per night.

Source: Forest Service

Is Indigo Springs open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Indigo Springs have?

3 sites.

Source: Forest Service

What is there to do at Indigo Springs?

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 Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Indigo Springs is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Sacandaga (3.3 mi, partly first-come), Campers Flat (7.5 mi), and Secret (9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby