Hiking & snowshoe
Markleeville
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Markleeville is near Lake Tahoe, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
30.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe20.1 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Markleeville. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- Booking
- First come, first served — pay on site Listing
- Getting there
- 30.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 20.1 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
Why stay here?
- First come, first served — no reservation needed (or possible).
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Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
9 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
? Length limit not listed
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$26/night
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 7 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Markleeville: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Markleeville?
- 9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
- Does Markleeville have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Markleeville?
- First come, first served — pay on site (per the listing)
Location
30.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
20.1 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Booking
- First come, first served (pay on site)
About
Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees.This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less than 24 ft in length). The campsites offer a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. There is currently no potable water. The Markleeville campground sits along side Markleeville Creek in the small town of Markleeville, California. The campground is at an elevation of 5500.
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing 9 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Booking
- Listing First come, first served — pay on site
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 30.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 20.1 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
- Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 25.1 mi
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For your RV
- This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits with the provider.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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Where Markleeville fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (17 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (18.7 mi) · Campground by the Lake (19.9 mi)
Other stays nearby
Grover Hot Springs State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
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Indian Creek Campground
Tent sites · RV sites
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Crystal Springs
RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗