Trail Overview

Indian Creek Road located in one of the northern portions of Daniel Boone National Forest and is a popular local summer destination for camping, swimming, and fishing. The majority of the road is gravel, two vehicles wide, and well maintained. Camping spots are spread out along the entire length of the road and most are creek side. Please note that their is a UFS gate just at the beginning of Indian Creek Rd. and whether or not it is open can be unpredictable. Calling the district office is the best way to confirm vehicle access to this route. You can explore further upstream along Forest Rd. 9B, but a severe washout has this section closed to vehicles. Approximately halfway along the route, and close to campsite, some portable toilet facilities are available.

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Difficulty

This is a very well groomed and wide gravel forest road.

Technical Rating

Jacob Zwick

Jun 14, 2026

Open

Simple Gravel Roads, could make it through 2WD no problems. No cell service while your back on trails, until you get out of all the woods.

Missy M

Jun 01, 2026

Open

Shaugn Ooijkaas

May 10, 2026

Open

Indian Creek Road is open from Powder Mill Branch Trailhead until about halfway. Locked gate at the East Fork Indian Creek river crossing. Vehicles cannot proceed past this point. Gate welcomes foot travel. Hiked past the gate, crossed the creek, and returned. Road was narrow with some potholes but drivable up to the gate. Nice forest drive.

tim young

Feb 21, 2026

Open

Ethan Doors

Oct 04, 2025

Open

Gravel road. Turnout at the beginning to air up or down if you want, but it’s not necessary for this trail at all. Many really good camp sites the whole way. Get there early in the day if you want to get a good one.

Justin Del Bosco

Dec 09, 2024

Open

Closed gate before river area.

Chris Benson

Aug 31, 2023

Open

David Schmidt

Aug 06, 2023

Open