Welcome to the 2012 Season!

All of our campgrounds will be open for the 2012 season!  The renovations for Hope Valley and Mt. Rose have taken two years but the campgrounds are now complete and ready to go.  Markleeville and Crystal Springs will be opening first, followed by Kit Carson, Hope Valley, Silver Creek and last, but certainly not least, Mt. Rose.  Lots of stuff coming up this year... the Forest Service will start putting bear boxes into Crystal Springs and Kit Carson this year.  The concessionaire for this permit is now WESTrek Services.  Most of the hosts that will be manning the campgrounds are the same ones that have been here for years.  We look forward to a great season!

Please check out the individual campgrounds below... these are excellent campgrounds for weekenders, longer stays and terrific locations for the infamous Death Ride!

Dan and Doreen

Silver Creek Campground-Hwy 4 (Reservations Accepted)

Excellent location for 2012 Death Ride Participants!

 

Silver Creek Campground is one of Toiyabe’s best kept secrets. This beautiful campground is situated approximately 16 miles south of Markleeville on Highway 4. When you leave Markleeville on Hwy 89, just continue south on the highway and it will turn into Hwy 4. The last 1.3 miles are single lane but well paved all the way. Silver Creek is a great campground for kicking back and enjoying the beauty of the Sierra. A creek runs at the base of the southern portion of the campground and the northern half offers some spectacular views. There is hiking, nearby fishing in the creek and east fork of the Carson River, bicycling, photography and great sites for family camping. The campsites are large and comfortable.


Silver Creek is scheduled to be open from mid June through early September. Reservations are available. There are 12 reservable campsites and an additional 9 first come, first serve. Silver Creek has new vault toilets, water, fire pits and bear boxes. This campground is tent, trailer and motor home friendly. There is a camp host on site and firewood is available for sale.

Shhh! Remember, this campground is a secret… it’s never crowded and always beautiful. Come check it out for yourself for the day, the weekend or the week!

2011 Camp fees:

$17 per night per site ($8.50 with senior pass)*

$5 per extra vehicle, per night

$5 Day Use

Firewood available for $7 per bundle

Pets Welcome on leash

*Golden Age, Golden Access and America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes - one site per pass For Reservations call: 1-800-444-6777 or Click here: Federal recreation, camping and tour reservation information - Recreation.gov

For Additional Campground information call: 1-530-694-1002 beginning in April 14th

Mt. Rose Campground, NV (Reservations Accepted)

Mt. Rose has been closed since 2010 for major renovations.  WE WILL BE OPEN BY MID JUNE!  This campground is a must see for campers returning here and new visitors.  The Forest Service has done a great job of updating Mt. Rose.  We have all new bathrooms, all new campsites; which include tent pads, new tables, BBQs, prep tables, fire rings and bear boxes.  This campground is tent and RV friendly.. paved roads, walk-in sites, double and triple sites as well.  It has it all!

Mt. Rose offers hiking trails; bicycling; great photo ops; nearby access to Lake Tahoe; and some unique features such as WIFI; television and excellent cell phone reception.

There are camp hosts on-site and fire wood is available for sale.

Golden Age, Golden Access and America the Beautiful Senior and Access Passes are accepted - one site per pass - 50% off your site.

For Reservations Call: 1-800- 444-6777 or Click here: Federal recreation, camping and tour reservation information - Recreation.gov

For Additional Campground Information call: 1-530-694-1002 after April 14th

Markleeville Campground

Excellent location for 2012 Death Ride participants!

Located one mile south of Markleeville, California off Hwy 89. Markleeville Campground, is a local favorite, offering great views, river access and terrific fishing all season long. This campground has ten campsites with limited RV access. RVs or trailers are limited to 24 ft. or less.

The Markleeville Creek runs next to the campground with most sites located on the water. This is a small campground with limited space. Though each campsite is large, parking is tight, therefore, the campsites are limited to one extra vehicle per site – no exceptions. Day Use is also limited for the same reason but welcome Sunday through Thursday as space permits.

This campground is first come, first serve and the 2012 schedule is April 27th through Labor Day weekend. Open dates and closures are subject to weather.

This campground has water, bear boxes, vault toilets, fire pits, and BBQs. There is not a camp host on site but the campground is checked several times daily to ensure our camper's comfort and safety. Fire wood bundles are available for sale.

A new vault toilet has been added after the end of the season and the road into the campground has been reconditioned.

Markleeville is minutes from the Carson Valley, Grover Hot Springs and Turtle Rock, the start of the annual Death Ride in Markleeville, California.

Firewood available for $7 per bundle

Pets welcome on leash

*America the Beautiful Senior and Access or Golden Age Senior and Acces Passes - one site per pass

For Additional Information call: 1-530-694-1002 after April 14th

Hope Valley Campground (Reservations Accepted)

HOPE VALLEY WILL BE OPEN IN 2012!

Hope Valley, which as been closed for two years will reopen in style for the 2012 season!  Hope has gone under a major renovation.  Extra wide aggregate paved roads, all new campsites - excellent for both RV and tent campers.  All new water system, all new equipment, including tables, BBQs, new  fire rings, bear boxes, tent pads and more.

Located eight miles west of Woodfords, California off Hwy 88, on Blue Lakes Road, Hope Valley Campground has 21 sites, all are RV accessible:

The west fork of the Carson River is directly across the street and a great spot for the kids. The river is stocked right here nearly every week in the summer and the fishing fantastic! In addition to all new tables, fire pits, work tables, etc., the campground is being completely renovated with new, wide roads; double sites and easy access for RVs and trailers. It will still be a great place for tent campers with tent pads in every site.

Hope Valley is minutes from Blue Lakes, Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, Grover Hot Springs and Turtle Rock, the start of the annual Death Ride in Markleeville, California.

Camp fees - please check back

*One site per Golden Age or America the Beautiful Senior Pass

For reservations call 1-800-444-6777 or

Click here: Federal recreation, camping and tour reservation information - Recreation.gov or

For Additional Campground Information call: 1-530-694-1002 after April 14th

Crystal Springs Campground (Hwy 88)

Excellent camping location for Death Ride participants!

Located one mile west of Woodfords, California on Hwy 88, Crystal Springs Campground has 17 campsites, many of them are RV accessible. The west fork of the Carson River is directly across the street and offers excellent fishing opportunities from spring through fall.

These sites are all first come, first serve. The 2012 schedule for this campground is April 27th through the end of September. Campground opening and closure is dependent upon weather.

This campground is paved and has water, new vault toilets, new fire pits, and some BBQs. There are camp hosts on site and fire wood bundles are available for sale.

Crystal Springs is a great base camp for those who like to explore. It’s just minutes from Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, Grover Hot Springs and Turtle Rock, the start of the annual Death Ride in Markleeville, California. Excellent rock and mountain climbing are within walking distance of the campground.

2012 Camp fees:

$16 per night per site ($8 with senior pass*)

$7 per extra vehicle, per night

$6 day use

Firewood available at $6 per bundle

Pets welcome on leash

*One site per Golden Age or America the Beautiful Senior Pass

For Additional Campground Information call: 1-530-694-1002

Kit Carson Campground (Hwy 88)

Excellent location for 2012 Death Ride participants!

Located three miles west of Woodfords, California off Hwy 88, Kit Carson Campground has 9 campsites and 1 site specifically for day use. Nestled in the Aspens, this little campground is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs.

The west fork of the Carson River is located next to the campground, with several sites right next to the water. Great fishing and views! Kit Carson is exceptionally beautiful in the fall.

2011 Season:

This campground is first come, first serve and will be open from mid May through Labor Day Weekend. Opening and closing dates are dependent upon weather.

We have NEW bathrooms!!!!!! This campground has water, vault toilets, fire pits, and some BBQs. There is a camp host on site and firewood is available for sale at that site.

Kit Carson is minutes from Blue Lakes, Lake Tahoe, the Carson Valley, Grover Hot Springs and Turtle Rock, the start of the annual Death Ride in Markleeville, California.

2012 Camp fees:

$16 per night per site ($8with senior pass)*

$7 per extra vehicle, per night

$6 Day Use

Firewood available for $6 per bundle

Pets welcome on leash

*Golden Age or America the Beautiful Senior Pass - one site per pass

For Additional Information call: 1-530-694-1002 after April 14th