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Hope Valley Resort

No reviews yet · ~USD 20 / night (typical night)$$$$$
(530) 694-2629[email protected]

Hope Valley Resort is a scenic riverside campground located 1.25 miles east of Highways 88/89 Pickett's Junction in Alpine County, California, at 7,000 feet elevation along the cascading West Fork Carson River. The resort offers a variety of accommodation options including drive-in and walk-in campsites with full RV hookups, a classic 1947 Spartan trailer, and the Hope Valley House vacation rental. The on-site Hope Valley Cafe and Market operates year-round and serves hearty breakfasts, lunches, and house-baked pastries. Set just south of Lake Tahoe with proximity to hundreds of miles of trails, exceptional fishing on the West Fork, and access to natural hot springs at Grover Hot Springs State Park approximately 20 miles away, the resort is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. (via official site)

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Rates & prices

Prices as published on Hope Valley Resort’s official website (USD).

ItemPrice
Walk-in Campsites (Sites 1-3)1-2 people with small tentsUSD 20 per night
Upper Campground Tents (Sites 5-8)USD 25 per night
Upper Campground RVs (Sites 5-8)USD 35 per night
Mid Campground Tents (Site 12, no hookups)USD 20 per night
Mid Campground Site 11 TentsUSD 30 per night
Mid Campground Site 11 RVsUSD 40 per night
Mid Campground Tents (Sites 13-15)USD 30 per night
Mid Campground RVs (Sites 13-15)USD 40 per night
Lower Campground Tents (Sites 16-20)USD 25 per night
Lower Campground RVs (Sites 16-20)USD 35 per night
Lower Campground Tents (Sites 21, 22, 24, 25)USD 35 per night
Lower Campground RVs (Sites 21, 22, 24, 25)USD 45 per night
Extra personUSD 8 per night
Extra carUSD 8 per night

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Hope Valley Resort, from its official website.

Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round
Maximum stay14 days
Cancellation policyCancellations within two weeks receive future camping credit (minus $15 cancel fee), good for one year

Pitches & accommodation

Accommodation typesDrive-in campsites, walk-in campsites, full RV hookups, Classic 1947 Spartan Trailer rental, Hope Valley House 3-bedroom/2-bath vacation rental

Facilities & services

Hope Valley House3-bedroom/2-bath vacation rental sleeping up to 6; pet-friendly for up to 2 pets; contact Sorensen's Resort at 1-800-423-9949 for rates
Cafe hoursOpen year-round, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Activities & family

Fishing seasonApril-October on West Fork Carson River; bait and fly-fishing supplies available on-site
Water sportsKayaking and rafting on East Fork Carson River (May-July)

Location & access

Elevation7,000 feet
SettingWoodfords Canyon along cascading West Fork Carson River, 1.25 miles east of Highways 88/89 Pickett's Junction
Nearby attractionGrover Hot Springs State Park approximately 20 miles away

Rules & policies

Operating permitOperates under permit and in cooperation with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Hope Valley Resort.

Check-in2:00 pm
Check-out12 noon
Camp Host Hours9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Hope Valley Cafe and Market7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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🏞️ Attractions

Hope Valley Wildlife Area
Hope Valley Wildlife AreaParks & play4.1 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Cary Peak (2,651 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

6.2 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Pickett Peak (2,743 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in California, United States of America

8.9 km · ~41 min driveDirections ↗
Turtle Rock County ParkParks & play

park in Alpine County, California, United States of America

14.4 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Hawkins Peak (3,052 m)
Hawkins Peak (3,052 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in California, United States of America

15 km · ~77 min driveDirections ↗
Curtz Lake TrailheadTrails & trailheads16 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
East Charity Valley TrailheadTrails & trailheads22.5 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
Grover Hot Springs State Park
Grover Hot Springs State ParkParks & play

state park in Alpine County, California, United States

24.6 km · ~28 min driveDirections ↗

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At Hope Valley Resort, check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 12 noon.

When is Hope Valley Resort open?

Hope Valley Resort is open year-round.

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