The Kowalski trail offers the hiker 2.5 miles following the reservoir's west edge. You must cross the dam to access the trail.
From Highway 20, go north on Walker Ridge Road 5.4 miles to "T" intersection. Turn left and proceed 4 miles to Indian Valley Reservoir. To hike to site, cross Indian Valley dam to trailhead. Hike 2.5 miles to campsites. To boat to site, proceed northwest approximately 1 mile to site.
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