State: Northern California
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 28
Elevation: 7159
County: Alpine
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: 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.
This newly renovated tent and RV-friendly campground has been completely reconstructed in 2010-2011 and offers all new single and double-family campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, grills, bear boxes, and tent pads. The roads are wider and have an aggregate road base for dust control, and a new water system has been installed.
Fees: $16/Night for single unit, $32/Night for double unit, $6/Night for extra vehicle (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Water: Potable Water
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Restrictions: Vehicles up to 35 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.
