No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Hope Valley continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 63 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 63 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 21 monitored sites, 15 can be reserved online and 6 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026Of the 63 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2026): 63 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are on sites not offered for online reservation.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 21 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Hope Valley
Overview
Hope Valley Campground is located in its beautiful namesake valley at an elevation of 7,300 feet, just 40 minutes south of Lake Tahoe. Visitors enjoy fishing the West Fork Carson River and exploring local trails.
Recreation
The West Fork Carson River runs nearby, offering rainbow and cutthroat trout fishing. Numerous trails in the area provide excellent hiking and backpacking opportunities.
Facilities
This tent and RV-friendly campground has been completely reconstructed and offers all new single and double-family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, food storage lockers and tent pads.
Vault toilets, garbage service and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines on the edge of Hope Valley. The area affords views of the scenic valley and surrounding forested mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Hope Valley is only 40 miles from the beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.
Getting there
From South Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 over Luther Pass. At the junction of Highways 88 and 89, make a right and travel 2 miles west on Highway 88, then turn south and proceed to the campground.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hope Valley?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 63 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Hope Valley. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which sites at Hope Valley fit a 35-foot RV?
10 of the 21 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 55 ft. 20 of those 21 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Does Hope Valley have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 63 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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We run paced availability checks for Hope Valley. One watch covers every matching online-reservable site.
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