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Hope Valley

Hope ValleyPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
21
sites
May–Sep
best months

Is Hope Valley open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. It doesn't name Hope Valley, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 21 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 6,945 ft
  • Near MarkleevilleLake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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.

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    Hope Valley

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Umbrella Bar

    Bar

    On your way back · 2 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Hope Valley

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 18°

      9 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 19°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      8 wet

    5. May

      62° / 33°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 38°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 43°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 35°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 29°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 18°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Lake Tahoe Ap, CA, 3.5 mi away at 6,314 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Hope Valley

21 sites for tent and RV camping

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