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Mount Rose
Nevada · East Shore & Incline (NV)
Mount Rose is in Markleeville, NV, run by the USDA Forest Service. It has tent and RV sites.
Markleeville, NV
16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe8.1 mi to Sand Harborstraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | USDA Forest Service — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (Recreation.gov facility page) |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov — Most campsites: 6 months before arrival (check the Seasons & Fees tab) [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | No official limit published; Longest site on Recreation.gov: 52 ft [Recreation.gov] |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
| Dogs | Recreation.gov lists pets allowed at the campsites [Recreation.gov] |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Tips for Making Campsite Reservations at Popular Locations (checked 2026-10-18); Recreation.gov — Mount Rose Campground (Humboldt-Toiyabe NF) (checked 2026-10-18). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- Between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off the Mount Rose Highway (SR-431) Official
- Accessible Site
- Campfire Rings
- Drinking Water
- Fee Station
- Firewood
- Host
Why stay here?
- 8.1 mi from Sand Harbor (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 55 ft.
- Rated 5.0★ across 98 guest reviews.
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Site & accommodation options
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Tent Only Nonelectric
Up to 6 people
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$32/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 55 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 28 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
4 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 26 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
3 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 52 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$32/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Mount Rose, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundWashoe Lake State Park8.5 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesLoop A: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVirginia City RV Park13.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Campspot ↗
- Closest public / first-comeSpooner Lake State Park11.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesNCC: $10/nightCheck availability on reservenevada.com ↗
- Next closestHoney Hill Tahoe Farm9.2 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesBee-N-Bee: from $175/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 013 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 025 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 026 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $32 |
| 002 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $55 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
NV Nevada rules for campers
- Booking
- Nevada State Parks book on ReserveNevada 3 days to 11 months ahead, opening at 8 a.m. Pacific. Forest Service sites on Recreation.gov. Nevada State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- National Forest land in the basin: Forest Order 19-24-03 (bear-resistant storage for all unattended food and refuse). Spooner's walk-in camps have bear boxes. USDA Forest Service Nevada State Parks
- Chains
- NDOT traction and chain requirements: when controls are up on SR-431, SR-207 and US-50 (Glenbrook to Carson City) only 4WD/AWD with snow tires or vehicles with chains may pass. Live status on nvroads.com. NDOT NDOT nvroads.com
Longest RV site listed: 55 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Mount Rose: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Mount Rose?
- Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Mount Rose have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Mount Rose?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Mount Rose?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Giancarlo D ★ 5 · Sep 2025Really good sites with lots of privacy. Really enjoyed our stay.
Ann R ★ 5 · Sep 2025We love this campground. The sites are well maintained. The restrooms are immaculate. Easy access to the trailhead to the meadows.
Carl B ★ 5 · Sep 2025This is a great campsite. There couldn't be a better host.
Location
16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
8.1 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Perched high on the western slope of Mount Rose at about 9,300 feet, Mount Rose Campground sits between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off State Route 431 (the Mount Rose Highway). The site is shaded by a mix of lodgepole, Jeffrey and white pine plus red fir, so most camps get afternoon shade even at this elevation; the thin mountain air and rapidly changing weather make layers and a good sleeping bag advisable. Hiking is the campground's main draw: trailheads for Tahoe Meadows, the Tahoe Rim Trail, the Mount Rose Wilderness routes and the Mount Rose Summit Trail begin very near the loop, so you can…
Amenities
Accessible SiteCampfire RingsDrinking WaterFee StationFirewoodHostParking AreaPaved RoadsPaved SitesRestrooms
Nearby activities
HikingCampingBikingClimbing
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Managed by USDA Forest Service (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest). 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 Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 1 pull-through, 19 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 26 paved site driveways; 6 hike-in sites
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (39 reports), AT&T 3 (36 reports), T-Mobile 3 (11 reports)
- Water
- Listing Water at 1 site
- Shade
- Listing 26 of 26 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $32/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off the Mount Rose Highway (SR-431) Source: Recreation.govListing 16.6 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 8.1 mi to Sand Harbor (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Sand Harbor 8.1 mi · Emerald Bay 27.1 mi
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Things to do near Sand Harbor
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 55 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up in Lake Tahoe2025 Winnebago EKKO 623B (All-Season Unique Class C Mercedes Sprinter)
Reno, NV
Delivery up to 20 mi
to see if it's open
from $325/nightvia Outdoorsy
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- Booking & agency
- Booking Recreation.gov campgrounds at Lake Tahoe
- By rig & style
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- Near landmarks
- Campgrounds near Sand Harbor
- Nearest alternatives
- Honey Hill Tahoe Farm (9.2 mi) · Spooner Lake State Park (11.9 mi) · Alpine Meadow Campground (12 mi)
Other stays nearby
Washoe Lake State Park
Tent sites · RV sites
Available for your dates · 11 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $20 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗
Honey Hill Tahoe Farm
Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 1 siteSites from $175/night
≈ $350 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · Continue to Hipcamp ↗
Spooner Lake State Park
Tent sites · RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Available for your dates · 3 sitesSites $10/night
≈ $20 est. for 2 nights · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from reservenevada.com · Continue to reservenevada.com ↗