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Hope Valley

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. 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 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.

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A photo of Site 016 of Loop Loop 1 at HOPE VALLEY with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Tent Pad Double site
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Campsites

Standard, no hookups19
Tent-only2
Total21

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 45 ftRVs & trailersTents

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Getting there

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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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.