Hope Valley

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: MARKLEEVILLE, NV, NV

Price: From $32 per night

Price range: $32–$50 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (81 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.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.Hope Valley is only 40 miles from the beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hope-valley to be notified when sites open up.

Hope Valley offers excellent fishing on the West Fork Carson River for rainbow and cutthroat trout, plus numerous hiking and backpacking trails in a scenic valley setting at 7,300 feet elevation. Recent campers praise immaculate sites with new tent pads, fire pits, picnic tables, and nearby ice-cold drinking water.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — food storage lockers provided at sites. Also: Coyote, Pacific Marten, American Badger, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Steller's Jay, and Common Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Hope Valley: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; no hookups available Scenic detour: Luther Pass route from South Lake Tahoe offers beautiful streams and pullouts

Skip Hope Valley if: You need RV hookups. You require year-round access (seasonal closure November-April). You're visiting outside May-October window.

Best time to visit Hope Valley: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Nevada Beach Campground (Zephyr Cove, NV), Tahoe Valley Campground (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort (South Lake Tahoe, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hope Valley

Cell signal at Hope Valley (MARKLEEVILLE, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

CamperWatch
CamperWatch›NV›Hope Valley
Hope Valley — photo 1
Hope Valley — photo 2
Hope Valley — photo 3
See all photos
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hikingLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

Hope Valley

Share:
MARKLEEVILLE, NV, NV★ 4.5 (81 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

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.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.Hope Valley is only 40 miles from the beautiful Lake Tahoe.

Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups✕ You require year-round access (seasonal closure November-April)✕ You're visiting outside May-October window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; no hookups available

Scenic detour: Luther Pass route from South Lake Tahoe offers beautiful streams and pullouts

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area — food storage lockers provided at sites. Also: Coyote, Pacific Marten, American Badger, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Steller's Jay, and Common Garter Snake.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
(775) 331-6444· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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 miles west on Highway 88, then turn south and proceed to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Hope Valley cost per night?+
Hope Valley costs $32–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Hope Valley open?+
Hope Valley is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hope Valley have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Hope Valley?+
Hope Valley can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hope Valley?+
Hope Valley is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hope Valley?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hope Valley is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hope Valley open, and what are check-in times?+
Hope Valley is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Forest Service ConcessionairePrint Facility Map
Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$32 /night★ 4.5 (81)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Hope Valley cost per night?+
What season is Hope Valley open?+
Does Hope Valley have hookups?+
All 7 questions →

Nearby Campgrounds

Nevada Beach Campground

Zephyr Cove, NV

From $47/night

Tahoe Valley Campground

South Lake Tahoe, CA

From $75/night

Lake Tahoe KOA Journey

South Lake Tahoe, CA

From $89/night

Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort

South Lake Tahoe, CA

From $53/night

Own a campground nearby?

List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

List your campground →
$32–50 /nightNo booking fees
+TRIPCheck availability