Markleeville
Campground · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 5,571 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees.
Facilities
This campground has camping for tents and small RV (less than 24 ft in length). The campsites offer a picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. There is currently no potable water.
Natural Features
The Markleeville campground sits along side Markleeville Creek in the small town of Markleeville, California. The campground is at an elevation of 5500.
The facts
- Season: April – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 9 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Markleeville
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
9 campsites at Markleeville
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 2 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 3 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 4 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 5 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 6 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 7 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 8 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 9 | Markleeville | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 |
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).
38.69770, -119.77640 · 38°41'51.7"N 119°46'35.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Markleeville
- Can you reserve a site at Markleeville?
- Yes, Markleeville is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Markleeville have?
- 9 sites.
Also listed by
Markleeville also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Markleeville's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $26 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
Restrictions:
- No RV's longer than 24 feet.
- California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
- Dog must be on a leash at campground.
Camping near Markleeville
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Contact
- Phone 760-932-7070
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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