USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Indigo Springs
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,976 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- INDIGO SPRINGS C G (NFSR 2100402) · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Willamette National Forest
- Phone
- N/A
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About
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 31° | 18° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 42° | 31° | 6° | 59° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 31° | 21° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 51° | 34° | 10° | 73° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 43° | 31° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 48° | 36° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 56° | 46° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 57° | 47° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 52° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 43° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 37° | 18° | 69° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 30° | 8° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Middle Fork Nat'l Recreation Trailhead: Road 2143 · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Middle Fork 31 mi Hike · Drive there - Bear Mountain Trailhead · 2.5 mi as the crow flies
Bear Mountain 1.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Blue Lake Trailhead · 3.3 mi as the crow flies
Blue Lake 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there - Corrigan Lake Trailhead · 3.3 mi as the crow flies
Corrigan Lake 1.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Pioneer Gulch Trailhead · 3.5 mi as the crow flies
Pioneer Gulch 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there
All 410 trails in Willamette National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
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- Campers Flat · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
- Secret · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 1 sites
- Everage Flat Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.