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Mount Rose Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. The campground typically opens in mid-June and operates through mid-September, weather dependent. Opening and closing dates vary based on snowpack conditions. Travel over Mount Rose Highway may also be affected by weather.

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Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

October 8th, 11:45 AM — 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

About

Mount Rose Campground occupies a prime location on the western slope of Mount Rose at an elevation of 9,300 feet, positioned conveniently between Reno and Lake Tahoe along scenic Mount Rose Highway (SR 431). The campground sits within a pleasant forest of lodgepole pine, Jeffrey pine, white pine, and red fir that provides shade to most sites. The campground contains 26 sites including single-family, double-family, and one triple-family site, with six sites designated for tent camping only. All sites feature picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and food storage lockers required due to active black bears in the area. Roads and parking spurs are paved throughout. Hiking is the primary draw, with several trails accessible nearby including Tahoe Meadows Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Mount Rose Wilderness Trail, and Mount Rose Summit Trail. Lake Tahoe is less than 30 minutes away, offering boating, kayaking, fishing, and scenic driving opportunities.

Directions

From Highway 395 south of Reno, travel 17 miles west on State Route 431 (Mount Rose Highway). The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Highway 28 outside Incline Village, turn east on Mount Rose Highway 431 and travel 5 miles uphill to the campground entrance on the right.