Hope Valley
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 21
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop 1 | 001 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 002 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 003 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| Loop 1 | 004 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 005 | standard nonelectric | 18 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 006 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 007 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 008 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 009 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| Loop 1 | 010 | tent only nonelectric | — | — | |
| Loop 1 | 011 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 012 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 013 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 015 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 016 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Loop 1 | 017 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | yes |
| Loop 2 | 018 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Loop 2 | 019 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Loop 2 | 020 | standard nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Loop 2 | 021 Host | standard nonelectric | 18 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →