Markleeville in CA -- Campground & RV Camping
Markleeville in CA
CampgroundUSFS
14 mi from Gardnerville Ranchos
Official campground & reservations ↗
Road Access
- Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 8%, 17% of it on a shelf.
Campground details
Setting
Located at an elevation of 5,500 feet inside the town of Markleeville, California, this campground sits along Markleeville Creek in the shade of Jeffrey pines and cottonwoods. Campsites accommodate tents and small RVs up to 24 feet, with each site featuring a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage locker. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided on site. There is currently no potable water available.
Getting there: From Carson City or Minden, Nevada 1. Take Highway 88 approximately 14 miles to the junction with Highway 4/89 at Woodfords, California. 2. Turn left on Highway 4/89, proceed for approximately six miles to the Markleeville Campground entrance on the north side of highway (approximately 1/2 mile past the small town of Markleeville).
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 9-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Markleeville Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Hawkins Peak stands 4,434 ft above the map pin, 5.9 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 35–67°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 97 of 100.