Hope Valley

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P.O. Box 104
MARKLEEVILLE, CA 96120

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.

Camp site features

Across 21 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 21 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 21 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 21 sites
  • Longest rig: 45 ft
  • Largest party: 12 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

102 reviews
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tracy m
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Reviewed 6 days ago
Dave was wonderful. We had to leave 2 days early. Our dog got sick. We will be returning, but 1 dog short. Thank you for the beautiful nature Hope Valley ❤️
Dan B
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Campground host was the best. Nice place to stay. We will be back.
Charlotte B
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Reviewed 14 days ago
A really nice place in nature, a small camp really peaceful, just loved my time there!
Karineh S
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Reviewed 15 days ago
The campground was great with a nice platform for the tent. Across the street was a gorgeous meadow and a river where my nephews caught some fish. All around a great experience and a nice reprieve from the crowds in Lake Tahoe.
Julie K
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Reviewed 18 days ago
Beautiful area close to lakes for swimming and fishing
Peter G
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Reviewed 19 days ago
Friendly and helpful camp host. Nice site with plenty of space. Easy to get to Blue Lakes and Lake Winnemucca for side trips.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 46% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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