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Reviews (194)
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, clean facilities, and excellent camp host, Dave, who is noted for his friendliness and helpfulness. Many reviewers enjoyed the well-shaded and spacious sites, as well as the abundance of nearby recreational activities like fishing and hiking. While some noise from families and the presence of pit toilets were mentioned, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Hope Valley Campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, clean facilities, and excellent camp host, Dave, who is noted for his friendliness and helpfulness. Many reviewers enjoyed the well-shaded and spacious sites, as well as the abundance of nearby recreational activities like fishing and hiking. While some noise from families and the presence of pit toilets were mentioned, the overall experience was positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Larry S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Dan and his wife were wonderful....we had some issues with our trailer and thank goodness he was there to help us. We have stayed at Hope Valley Campground numerous times in the last 45 years and have many lovely memories there. Campground is neat and tidy and we love it there.
Larry S
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: Loop 1
Dan and his wife were wonderful....we had some issues with our trailer and thank goodness he was there to help us. We have stayed at Hope Valley Campground numerous times in the last 45 years and have many lovely memories there. Campground is neat and tidy and we love it there.
Mara v
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Hope Valley is gorgeous to the extreme. The site is clean and quiet and well equipped, and the landscape is like nothing else. You won’t be disappointed camping here.
Mara v
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1
Hope Valley is gorgeous to the extreme. The site is clean and quiet and well equipped, and the landscape is like nothing else. You won’t be disappointed camping here.
Location & Directions for Hope Valley
P.O. Box 104, Markleeville, CA 96120 United States
Elevation: 2,122 ft
Getting There
From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 over Luther Pass. At the junction of Highways 88 and 89, make a right and travel 2 mi west on Highway 88, then turn south and proceed to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 22, 2026
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