California / Alpine County

Markleeville

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens mid-April through early September, weather and conditions permitting. First-come, first-served only; no reservations. Currently no potable water available.

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Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

April 10th, 8:21 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to 28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

About

Markleeville Campground is a small, intimate campground located alongside Markleeville Creek in the town of Markleeville, California, at an elevation of 5,500 feet. The campground features 9 campsites shaded by Jeffrey pines and cottonwood trees, creating a peaceful, forested setting in the Eastern Sierra. This is a first-come, first-served campground with no advance reservations. Sites are suitable for tent camping and small RVs or trailers up to 24 feet in length. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground provides vault toilets and garbage collection service. The campground's location in Markleeville places campers within walking distance of the small mountain town, while providing access to nearby recreational opportunities including fishing, hiking, and exploring the Carson River drainage. Note that there is currently no potable water available at the campground, so visitors must bring their own water supply. A California campfire permit is required.

Directions

From Carson City or Minden, Nevada: Take Highway 88 approximately 14 miles to the junction with Highway 4/89 at Woodfords, California. Turn left on Highway 4/89 and proceed for approximately six miles to the Markleeville Campground entrance on the north side of the highway, approximately 1/2 mile past the town of Markleeville.