Hope Valley Campground (FR 31081) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Hope Valley Campground (FR 31081) in CA

Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, Carson Ranger District
7,496 ft
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A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Alpine County, CA. The road serves Red Lake 511-003 Dam.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

1.1 of the 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.8 of the 3.4 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.6 miles in.

West Fork Carson River runs 0.1 mi off. Red Lake Peak stands 2,507 ft above the site, 3.3 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Meyers, is 11 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 02N29 — Hull Creek Spring in CAForest Road Road46.1miFR 02N05 — Hells Mountain in CAForest Road Road46.4miFR 02N06 — Camp Twentyone Spring in CAForest Road Road47.0miFR 02N78 — Jawbone Falls in CADispersed Camping47.4miFR 02N14 — Thompson Peak in CAForest Road Road47.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?