OutReserve

Hope Valley

Hope Valley
Hope Valley
Hope Valley
Hope Valley
Hope Valley

About Hope Valley

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.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

15 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
009, Loop: Loop 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$57.00
/ per night
010, Loop: Loop 1
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: Loop 1
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: Loop 2
No Hookups
$57.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
81 reviews
5
74.1%
60
4
13.6%
11
3
4.9%
4
2
1.2%
1
1
6.2%
5

Mara v

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 006, Loop: Loop 1

5

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 Hope Valley

Address:
P.O. Box 104
Markleeville, CA, 96120
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.8973 / -119.93

Elevation: 2122 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

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.

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