U.S. Forest Service · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · California

Markleeville

Located on Markleeville Creek, in the shade of Jeffrey Pines and Cottonwood trees.

Reservable · Recreation.gov9 sites

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1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 19 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups9
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonApril to September
ForestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
BookingNo reservations needed, first come, first serve.
FeesPer Day: $26 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
RulesNo 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.

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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).

Coordinates38.6977° N, 119.7764° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    19 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗17.9 mi
Outdoor gearTahoe Gear Exchange ↗19.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗30.4 mi

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Trails nearby

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Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

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Mokelumne Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Markleeville?

Sites at Markleeville are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations needed, first come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Markleeville?

Per Day: $26 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Markleeville?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Markleeville have?

9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Markleeville is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Indian Creek Campground (3.5 mi), Centerville Flat Campground (5.4 mi, first-come), and Crystal Springs (5.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby