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River Access
About Hope Valley
Number of accommodations: 15
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
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Reviews (162)
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley offers a stunning location with spacious, well-maintained campsites and easy access to beautiful lakes and hiking trails. Camp host David receives frequent praise for his helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall experience. While some guests noted issues with noise and mosquitoes, the campground's cleanliness and amenities, including bear lockers and BBQ facilities, contribute to a generally pleasant stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley offers a stunning location with spacious, well-maintained campsites and easy access to beautiful lakes and hiking trails. Camp host David receives frequent praise for his helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the overall experience. While some guests noted issues with noise and mosquitoes, the campground's cleanliness and amenities, including bear lockers and BBQ facilities, contribute to a generally pleasant stay.
Review Summary
Ken H
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful location and views!
Ken H
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Loop 1
Beautiful location and views!
Joyce B
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Spacious sites in a beautiful location.
Joyce B
VerifiedNovember 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Loop 1
Spacious sites in a beautiful location.
Joyce O
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Hope Valley is beautiful. Easy access to Blue Lakes and Caples Lake. Scenic day hikes and fishing too.
30 minutes to South Lake Tahoe.
The camp host was excellent, so helpful and the campground was well maintained.
Joyce O
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
Hope Valley is beautiful. Easy access to Blue Lakes and Caples Lake. Scenic day hikes and fishing too.
30 minutes to South Lake Tahoe.
The camp host was excellent, so helpful and the campground was well maintained.
Phillip K
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
The camp host, Dave, what an incredibly helpful and nice guy. He made what was a nice vacation a truely enjoyable experience.
Phillip K
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
The camp host, Dave, what an incredibly helpful and nice guy. He made what was a nice vacation a truely enjoyable experience.
Wes S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Clean quiet campground in a magical place! Our camp host David was very helpful.
Wes S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Loop 1
Clean quiet campground in a magical place! Our camp host David was very helpful.
Location Hope Valley
Address:
P.O. Box 104
Markleeville, CA, 96120
United States
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.
Hope Valley is accessible via Highway 89 and Highway 88, which are the main routes in the area. The campground is located approximately 2 miles south of the junction of Highways 88 and 89.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.8973 / -119.93
Elevation: 2122 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- NOTE: This is Hope Valley Campground, located on Blue Lakes Road, not Hope Valley Resort located on Hwy 88. Please make sure this is the campground you want before making your reservation.
- Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in provided food storage lockers or approved containers
- A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles beginning with the second vehicle
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
