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Hope Valley Campground

Campground · National forest in El Dorado County, California.

21Campsites
4.0 miTo Lake Tahoe
45 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters)
Campsites21
Site types19 standard, no electric, 2 tent only no electric
Longest RV/trailer site45 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Tent sitesYes
Dogs allowedYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Hope Valley Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Hope Valley Campground is in El Dorado County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.