Hope Valley Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site · 8.0 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 7.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 38.7297, -119.9287
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful mesake 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. Generally open mid May through mid September, as weather and conditions allow.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Hope Valley Campground free?
No. Hope Valley Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Hope Valley Campground?
From Carson City or Minden, Nevada: 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).Turn left. Travel approximately 1¿¿ miles to the Hope Valley Campground entrance, which is on the right-hand side of road.
What are the rules at Hope Valley Campground?
California camp fire permit required
Nearby
- KIT CARSON CAMPGROUND3.7 mi
- SILVER LAKE EAST- ELDORADO4.4 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground5.1 mi
- Crystal Springs5.1 mi
- Woods Lake Campground5.3 mi
- Luther Pass Overflow Campground6.2 mi
- Caples Lake Campground6.9 mi
- Site Number257.8 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Trailer Dump Site8.0 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water7.8 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
