USDA Forest Service · California
Hope Valley
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 21
- Hookups
- 21 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 19
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,162 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
- Nearest town
- MARKLEEVILLE
- Address
- P.O. Box 104, MARKLEEVILLE, CA, 96120
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
21 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
The West Fork Carson River runs nearby, offering rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Numerous trails in the area provide excellent hiking and backpacking opportunities.
Facilities
This tent and RV-friendly campground has been completely reconstructed and offers all new single and double-family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, food storage lockers and tent pads.
Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines on the edge of Hope Valley. The area affords views of the scenic valley and surrounding forested mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Hope Valley is only 40 miles from the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 23° | -1° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 21° | 6° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 25° | 6° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 27° | 6° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 33° | 15° | 70° | 10 of 11 |
| June | 69° | 44° | 27° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 52° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 52° | 45° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 35° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 35° | 22° | 75° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 29° | 5° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 21° | 2° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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