Welcome to the 2015 Season!

Death Ride Participants - great spots available for Death Ride weekend - check out Silver Creek, Hope Valley and Kit Carson  for reservations.  First come/ first serve sites available at Crystal Springs and Markleeville Campgrounds.

Welcome to the 2015 Season!

Welcome to the Carson District's 2015 Season! We are looking forward to a great season.  New faces and returning hosts are here to help you enjoy your camping experience.  Please check out the campgrounds below and if you have any questions, I will be onsite in April and can be reached at 530-694-1002. Before April, call the Toiyabe Carson District Rangers office at 775-882-2766.
                                                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                      Randy


Important Links: Alpine County Chamber of Commerce, Death Ride, For Reservations..., Westrek Services
 

Kit Carson Campground (Reservations Accepted)

Upper Loop

Lower Loop on the river

Excellent location for Death Ride participants!

Site 11

 

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.  Bear boxes, tables and fire rings in each of the campsites.

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.

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.

2015 Dates:

5/15 (first come, first serve) 5/22 thru 9/7 (reservations accepted) 9/8 thru 9/20 (first come/ first serve)

2015 fees:

$18 per night per site ($9 per night with senior or access pass)*

$6 per extra vehicle, per night
$6 Day Use (10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for campsites - hours do not apply to Day Use site 4)

Firewood available for $7 per bundle or $18 for 3 bundles  from the onsite camp host.

Pets welcome on leash

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

 

For reservations, call 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov (note: not available for reservations until mid- January 2013)

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

Silver Creek Campground-Hwy 4 (Reservations Accepted)

Excellent Location for Death Ride Participants!

 

 

Site 7 (Double Site)

Site 5

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, plus bicycling, photography and great sites for family camping. The campsites are large and comfortable.

We have increased the  number of available, reservable campsites from 12 to 18... plans are underway to replace the old firepits with new fire rings. We have also converted Site 7 to a double site.

Remember, the Death Ride is on July 13th.  Get your reservations in early!

2015 Season Dates:

6/19 (first come/first serve) 6/26 thru 9/7 (reservations accepted)  9/8 thru 9/13 (first come/ first serve)- all dates are dependent upon weather conditions.

2015 Camp fees:

$18 per night per site ($8.50 with senior and access passes)*  - Single
$36 per night - Double (there are no senior or access passes for double sites)
$6 per extra vehicle, per night
$6 Day Use (10 a.m. - 2 p.m. only)

Firewood available for $7 per bundle or 3 for $18.  There is also a limited supply of "forgot to bring" items i.e. flashlights, batteries, dish soap, etc. will be available for sale from your host.

Pets are welcome on leash

*Golden Age, Golden Access and America the Beautiful Senior and Access passes - one site per pass For Reservations call: 1-877-444-6777 or Silver Creek Reservations

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

Mt. Rose Campground, NV (Reservations Accepted)

Walk In Site 24

Walk In Site 2 (Double)

Campsite 13



This campground is a must see for our returning  and new campers.  The campground was closed for two years for renovations and the results were spectacular! 

Mt. Rose was completely renovated two years ago. 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 Reno; plus some unique features such as excellent television and cell phone reception....
 

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

2015 Dates:

June 12th - June 25th (first come/ first serve) - June 26th - Sept. 7th (reservations accepted) and Sept. 8th - 20th (first come, first serve) all dates are subject to weather conditions

2015 Fees:

Single Sites: $20 per night ($10 with Senior and Access Passes)*

Double Sites: $40 per night (sorry, no discounts for Senior and Access Passes)

Triple Site: $50 per night  (sorry, no discounts for Senior and Access Passes)

Extra Vehicles: $6 per vehicle, per night

Firewood: $7 a bundle or 3 for $18 - available from the host

Day Use:  Sorry, there is NO day use at this facility.  There is Day Use Parking across the road for day hikes.
 

*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: 1-877- 444-6777 or  Mt. Rose Reservations

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

Markleeville Campground

Excellent location for Death Ride participants!



Markleeville Creek

Campground road from Site 8

  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.
 

Markleeville has water, bear boxes, vault toilets, fire pits, and BBQs. A camp host is on site for you convenience.  All sites are first come, first serve and have a 14 day limit.

 

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

2015 Dates:

 

April 24th - September 7th. All dates are subject to weather conditions.

 

2015 Fees:

Camping: $18 per night ($9 per night with Senior and Access passes)*
Extra Vehicles: $6 per vehicle, per night (no discounts for passes) Please note extra vehicle restrictions
Day Use: $6  (10 a.m. - 2 p,m, only)  Please note day use restrictions
Firewood: $7 per bundle or 3 for $18 - available from your host

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)

Excellent for Death Ride Participants!



Site 5

Caught right across the road!










                                                                              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 - 2 sites are tent only, the remainder can accommodate whatever you have!
 

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 has been completely renovated with new, wide roads; double sites and easy access for RVs and trailers. It is still tent friendly, with great 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.
 

2015 Season Dates:

May22 - Sept. 7th (reservations accepted) and Sept. 8th- 20th (first come, first serve) all dates are subject to weather.

2015 Fees:

Single Sites: $20 per night ($10 with Senior and Accesss passes)*
Double Sites: $40 per night (sorry no reduced rates for passes)


Hope Valley

Extra Vehicles: $6 per vehicle, per nightDay Use: $6 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m only.)
Firewood: $7 per bundle or 3 for $18 - available from host.

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

Pets are always welcome on leash

For reservations call 1-877-444-6777 or Hope Valley Reservations

 

 

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

Crystal Springs Campground (Hwy 88)

Host Site

Excellent camping location for Death Ride participants!



Memorial Day Weekend

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 campground is paved and has water, new vault toilets, new fire rings, and bear boxes. A camp host is on-site for your convenience.

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.

2015 Season Dates:

April 24th thru Sept 20th (first come/ first serve)
 

2015 Fees:
 

$18 per night per site ($8 with seniorand access passes)*

$6 per extra vehicle, per night

$6 day use (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.)

Firewood available at $7 per bundle or 3 for $18 from your host
 

Pets welcome on leash

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

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