Markleeville

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Elevation 5,500 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites9
Overnight Sites9

Location

38.6977, -119.7764

Photos

A photo of Site 7 of Loop Markleeville at Markleeville A photo of Site 4 of Loop Markleeville at Markleeville

Description

Overview

Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees.

Facilities

This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less than 24 ft in length). The campsites offer a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. There is currently no potable water. 

Natural Features

The Markleeville campground sits along side Markleeville Creek in the small town of Markleeville, California. The campground is at an elevation of 5500.

Directions

From Carson City or Minden, Nevada

1. Take Highway 88 approximately 14 miles to the junction with Highway 4/89 at Woodfords, California.

2. Turn left on Highway 4/89, proceed for approximately six miles to the Markleeville Campground entrance on the north side of highway (approximately 1/2 mile past the small town of Markleeville).

Details

Phone760-932-7070
EmailNone
ReservableYes

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