Markleeville
Federal campground in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Location: Markleeville, CA, CA
Price: From $29.64 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees. This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less than 24 ft in length). The campsites offer a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage lockers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/markleeville to be notified when sites open up.
Small, quiet campground located on Markleeville Creek in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees with good trout fishing and proximity to the town of Markleeville. Offers basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and food storage lockers.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verified: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Sierra Garter Snake, Striped Whipsnake, Pinyon Jay, Belted Kingfisher, White-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-browed Warbler.
Insider tips for Markleeville: First come first serve basis Cash only payment accepted Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites
Skip Markleeville if: You need RV hookups or have an RV larger than 24 feet. You require potable water access. You prefer larger campgrounds with more amenities.
Best time to visit Markleeville: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Indian Creek Campground (Ca) (Carson City, CA), Crystal Springs (Bridgeport, CA), Silver Lake East- Eldorado (Markleeville, CA), Silver Creek (MARKLEEVILLE, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Markleeville
Cell signal at Markleeville (Markleeville, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees. This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less than 24 ft in length). The campsites offer a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage lockers.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst come first serve basis
Cash only payment accepted
Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 9 sites
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Carson City or Minden, Nevada 1. Take Highway 88 approximately 14 miles to the junction with Highway 4/89 at Woodfords, California. 2. Turn left on Highway 4/89, proceed for approximately six miles to the Markleeville Campground entrance on the north side of highway (approximately 1/2 mile past the small town of Markleeville).
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- 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.
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