California · published-coordinate region
Hope Valley
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USDA Forest Service21Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
21Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
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. 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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 21 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
21
Vehicle limit
20
Vehicle length
18
Driveway entry
21
Shade
21
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
19
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
21 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 21 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Parallel Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 18 ft Trailer: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 12 people Not reported vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 Loop 1 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Tent: 45 ft Trailer: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 Loop 2 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 Loop 2 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 Loop 2 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 6 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 Host Loop 2 Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 18 ft Tent: 18 ft Trailer: 18 ft Numeric screening only | 12 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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