Camping

Three dozen campgrounds, plus thousands of acres of dispersed camping, makes Alpine County a favorite with campers. A range of facilities are available, from primitive sites along a rushing stream to lakeside campgrounds with swimming, fishing, and boating.

With elevations ranging from 5,000 to 8,000 feet, campgrounds are clustered around Lake Alpine and the Highway 4 Corridor on the west, and at Caples Lake, Hope Valley and Markleeville on the east.

Undeveloped, or dispersed, sites are found in a variety of locations around Alpine County. Popular spots include Centerville Flats, Wolf Creek Meadows, Pacific Valley, and a variety of locations in Hope, Faith & Charity Valleys.

Campfire permits are available at the Visitors Center in Markleeville and online at https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/


Camping in Bear Valley & Hwy 4 Corridor

Dispersed Camping

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Kirkwood & Blue Lakes Camping

Campgrounds

Blue Lakes Campgrounds (Upper & Lower) - Closed for season effective 8/18/21

Caples Lake Campground - Temorarily Closed (Caldor Fire)

Crystal Springs Campground - Temporarily Closed (Tamarack Fire)

Hope Valley Campground

Kirkwood Campground - Temporarily Closed (Caldor Fire)

Kit Carson Campground

Woods Lake Campground - Temporarily Closed (Caldor Fire)

Wylder Resort Hope Valley

Woodfords, Markleeville & Hwy 89/4

RV Dump Station Information:

Carson Valley Inn/RV Park, 1627 US 395, Minden, NV 89423, (775) 782-9711 – 20 miles from Markleeville (one way) – Gas Station – $10.00 (Subject to change without notice)

Topaz Lodge/RV Park, 1979 US 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410, (775) 266-3337 – 27 miles from Markleeville via Hwy 89 Monitor Pass or 39 miles from Markleeville via Hwy 89 to Hwy 88 to Hwy 395 – Gas Station – $10.00 (Subject to change without notice).