Hope Valley

FS USDA Forest Service · MARKLEEVILLE, CA · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 7,300 ft
Max RV Length 45 ft

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites21
Sites Accepting RVs19
Tent-Only Sites2
Overnight Sites21
Max RV Length45 ft
Back-In Sites20
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.8972778, -119.930125 · P.O. Box 104 , MARKLEEVILLE , CA 96120

Photos

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Description

Overview

Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, just 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. Visitors enjoy fishing the West Fork Carson River and exploring local trails.

Recreation

The West Fork Carson River runs nearby, offering rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Numerous trails in the area provide excellent hiking and backpacking opportunities.

Facilities

This tent and RV-friendly campground has been completely reconstructed and offers all new single and double-family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, food storage lockers and tent pads.


Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines on the edge of Hope Valley. The area affords views of the scenic valley and surrounding forested mountains.

Nearby Attractions

Hope Valley is only 40 miles from the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.

Directions

From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 over Luther Pass. At the junction of Highways 88 and 89, make a right and travel 2 miles west on Highway 88, then turn south and proceed to the campground.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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