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.
Generally open mid May through mid September, as weather and conditions allow.
At a Glance
Reservations: | Reservations are required for most campsites by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/. Sites 1,3, 11, 15, and 20 require no reservation and are first come first served. |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water |
Fees: | $22/Night for single unit $40/Night for double unit |
Open Season: | May - September |
Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | California camp fire permit required |
Closest Towns: | Woodfords or South Lake Tahoe, California |
Water: | Potable Water |
Restroom: | Vault (2) |
Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions:From Carson City or Minden, Nevada:
- 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).
- Turn left. Travel approximately 1¼ miles to the Hope Valley Campground entrance, which is on the right-hand side of road.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 21- 5 double, 3 tent only, 18 RV Sites |
Reservation Info | Reservations are required for most campsites by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/. Sites 1,3, 11, 15, and 20 require no reservation and are first come first served. |
Fire Information | Campfire ok with California camp fire permit |
Reservation info: | Reservations are required for most campsites by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/. Sites 1,3, 11, 15, and 20 require no reservation and are first come first served. |
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River and Stream Fishing
Amenities
Camping trailer: | 18 sites - Up to 35 feet |
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Picnic tables: | 21 tables |
Tent camping: | 3 sites |
Toilets: | 2 Vault |
Drinking water: |