About Hope Valley
Number of accommodations: 14
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Reviews (81)
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley is praised for its stunning location, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and excellent camp host, David, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and nearby recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and access to Blue Lakes. While some reviews mention noise from other campers and the condition of pit toilets, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley is praised for its stunning location, spacious and well-maintained campsites, and excellent camp host, David, who is consistently described as friendly and helpful. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, clean facilities, and nearby recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and access to Blue Lakes. While some reviews mention noise from other campers and the condition of pit toilets, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Neil J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
A wonderful, quiet campground in a beautiful valley. Host is very friendly and keeps the place pristine
Greg L
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
We camp often, and we found that this campground has the most amenities. It has excellent Bear Lockers for storage, a raised platform for your BBQ grill, and even a separate stand-alone BBQ grill of its own. Each site has a flat and well-prepared space for tents, and there are a few double-sites for larger groups. The only downside is the pit toilets, but at least they are clean and reasonably un-smelly. Remember to bring a screened-in pop-up in the Springtime, as the mosquitoes are swarming and hungry.
Shell Z
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Loop 1
The Camp Ground Host was friendly, helpful and efficient. He kept the campground clean , especially the restrooms.
The Hope Valley area was fabulous. Blue lakes and all the other lakes were wonderful.
brian f
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Loop 1
Such a beautiful place. And the camp host David is very helpful and very easy to approach.
Only thing I miss is I wish they planted more fish . Back when I was a kid there were plenty of fish all up and down the stream. I been coming here for over 50 years.
Ken H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Loop 1
David is a very good Camp Host! Always enjoy our stay, have been staying in the campground for over 15 years, and even a couple times before it was re done.
Steve D
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Loop 1
Nice campground, fairly quiet, and at least our site was nicely separated from neighbors. The river across the road is a beautiful place to walk along, dip into, or hang out by. Our camp host was great, and made frequent rounds throughout the campground. Thumbs Up!
Michael H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Loop 1
Campground 5/5
Carson River 5/5
Mosquitos 1/5
Justin Y
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Loop 2
Nice and quiet, good campsites. Great fishing and hiking in the area.
Brian L
VerifiedJune 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Loop 1
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chrissy s
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Loop 2
Great campsite. Had campsite 18. Which was a double, room for 12 people. But only had two spaces for tents. Assuming six people are gonna cram into each tent. We had six people total at our site. I just like to get a larger site to have more room. Site was nice and well-maintained, although it was right next to the road. In the middle of the night there were cars driving on the road and people partying across the street at the river. Next time I will get a different site. Bathrooms were very clean as most people had trailers and probably not using them! This was also Memorial Day weekend so temperatures were cold at night! River was great for fishing and lots of hiking nearby
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.8973 / -119.93
Elevation: 2122 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in provided food storage lockers or approved containers |
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A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles beginning with the second vehicle |
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This campground has first-come, first-served sites |
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Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions |
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Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests |
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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. |
