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2026 Season availability
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- ADA Accessible
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- Potable Water
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- Picnic Table
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- River Access
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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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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