Hope Valley

US Forest Service · California

Hope Valley in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$32/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Coordinates

38.89728, -119.93013

Nearest sites we map

• Lake Tahoe - South Shore7 km · US Forest Service
• Badgers Den At Camp Richardson Resort10 km · US Forest Service
• Eagles Nest At Camp Richardson Resort10 km · US Forest Service
• Rv Village Campground At Camp Richardson Resort10 km · US Forest Service
• Fallen Leaf Campground11 km · US Forest Service
• Luther Pass Overflow Campground13 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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