USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Indigo Springs

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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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

1 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

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

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January45°31°18°59°11 of 11
February42°31°6°59°10 of 11
March48°31°21°72°10 of 11
April51°34°10°73°10 of 11
May60°43°31°79°1 of 11
June71°48°36°91°0 of 11
July82°56°46°98°0 of 11
August83°57°47°101°0 of 11
September73°52°43°97°0 of 11
October65°43°33°83°0 of 10
November51°37°18°69°5 of 10
December42°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.

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