Hope Valley vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 45 ft vs 40 ft · listed from $32 vs $50/night.
Verdict: Pick Hope Valley for room for a longer rig (45 ft longest listed site vs 40 ft longest listed site) and a lower nightly rate (from $32 a night listed vs from $50 a night listed); pick RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort for full hookups.
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Hope Valley | RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | USDA Forest Service (Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit; Camp Richardson Resort under permit) |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (78 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (91 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (18 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | 21 full-hookup, 77 electric sites (listing) |
| Electric service | Not listed — check with campground | 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) (Recreation.gov) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 20 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 21 gravel site driveways (listing) | 98 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Not listed — check with campground | Flush toilets and showers in peak season; restrooms and dump station close in winter (Recreation.gov); Water at 98 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | No (listing) |
| Bear & food storage | Not listed — check with campground | Forest Order 19-24-03: all food and refuse not personally attended must be in a bear-resistant container; use the campground's bear boxes and wildlife-resistant dumpsters (USDA Forest Service) |
| Season | Not listed — check with campground | RV campground open year-round; no restrooms or trash service in winter (USDA Forest Service) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (31 reports), AT&T 0 (14 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (30 reports), AT&T 2 (26 reports), T-Mobile 1 (17 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 21 of 21 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 75 of 98 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 14.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 4.3 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 11.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 3.8 mi to Emerald Bay (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Hope Valley or RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort is closer: 11.2 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 14.8 miles for Hope Valley (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Hope Valley and RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Hope Valley: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Not listed — check with campground.
Which has hookups for an RV?
Hope Valley: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: 20 full-hookup RV sites and 78 water/electric RV sites (amps not listed) (Recreation.gov).
How long an RV fits at Hope Valley vs RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Hope Valley: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (18 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (98 of 98 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Hope Valley and RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Hope Valley: Not listed — check with campground. RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Flush toilets and showers in peak season; restrooms and dump station close in winter (Recreation.gov); Water at 98 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Hope Valley or RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Hope Valley: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (31 reports), AT&T 0 (14 reports) (listing). RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (30 reports), AT&T 2 (26 reports), T-Mobile 1 (17 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Hope Valley and RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort?
Hope Valley is rated 4.0 from 78 reviews on Recreation.gov; RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort is rated 4.0 from 91 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Hope Valley: live availability, sites and rules
- RV Village at Camp Richardson Resort: live availability, sites and rules
Related guides
- South Lake Tahoe campgrounds
- Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
- Full-hookup RV parks at Lake Tahoe
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
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