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Recreation Region: Carson Ranger District

Hope Valley Campground

Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, surrounded by Jeffrey and lodgepole pines. The West Fork Carson River runs nearby, offering rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Numerous trails in the area provide excellent hiking and backpacking opportunities.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations are available during the peak season (mid-May to early-September). For more information on reservations and fees, visit Recreation.gov.

General Information

  • This tent and RV-friendly campground offers all new single and double-family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, food storage lockers, and tent pads.
  • Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

May - September, as weather and conditions allow. 

Open 24 hours/day

  • Dogs must be on a leash at campground.   

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $22 per night
Double Site: $40 per night

Per Day: $32 single/$50 double/$6 extra vehicle

Carson Ranger District Office

Address: 1536 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89801
Phone: 775-882-2766
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.7297

Longitude: -119.9287

Elevation

7,300 feet

Directions

From Carson City or Minden, Nevada:

  1. Take Highway 88 approximately 21 miles to Blue Lakes Road (Blue Lakes Road turnoff is approximately two miles west of the Highway 89/Luther Pass junction (also known as Picketts Junction).
  2. Turn left. Travel approximately 1¼ miles to the Hope Valley Campground entrance, which is on the right-hand side of road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 20th, 2025