Markleeville Campground / Highway 89

Markleeville Campground / Highway 89

Area: South of Lake Tahoe

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Administered by: Carson Ranger District (775) 882-2766

Elevation: 5,500

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions, April - September

Number of sites: 10

Fee: $14.  Extra vehicle: $5   Day Use: $5.

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to:     Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers  Pack-it-out!

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills

Bear-proof food storage lockers                                                         

Nearest town: Markleeville

Nearby facilities: Markleeville

Nearby fishing: The campground is located on Markleeville Creek, which holds small trout.  The East and West Forks of the Carson River, Silver Creek and Wolf Creek offer better fishing opportunities.

Reservations:  No

Additional information:  The access road to the campground is paved, although the campground road is not.  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices above are subject to change and reflect 2008 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.

Directions: From Highway 395, turn north on Highway 89.  Proceed to the town of Markleeville.  The campground is ½ mile south of town.