Hope Valley
Its 21 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Hope Valley is a National Forest campground near El Dorado, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Fee unknown, see agency
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 21
- Tent sites
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
21 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 001 |
| 002 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 002 |
| 003 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Parallel | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 003 |
| 004 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 004 |
| 005 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 005 |
| 006 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 006 |
| 007 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 007 |
| 008 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 008 |
| 009 | Loop 1 | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 009 |
| 010 | Loop 1 | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 010 |
| 011 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 24 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 011 |
| 012 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 012 |
| 013 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 013 |
| 014 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 014 |
| 015 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 015 |
| 016 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 016 |
| 017 | Loop 1 | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop Loop 1, site 017 |
| 018 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 018 |
| 019 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 019 |
| 020 | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 020 |
| 021 Host | Loop 2 | Standard nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Loop 2, site 021 Host |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,947 ft
38.8973, -119.9301 in El Dorado. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Hope Valley?
Sites at Hope Valley are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232185).
How many campsites does Hope Valley have?
Hope Valley has 21 campsites, including 2 tent sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Hope Valley?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Hope Valley.
Does Hope Valley have RV hookups?
No. Hope Valley has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Hope Valley?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Hope Valley; 21 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Hope Valley?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hope Valley.
Who manages Hope Valley?
Hope Valley is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Hope Valley
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Hope Valley, in straight-line miles: Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 5.8 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 7.7 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 9.7 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 10 miles), and Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 14 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Badgers Den at Camp Richardson Resort - Sites
- 84
- Season
- 05-21 to 10-02
- Fee
- Site: $53–$106 per night
Eagles Nest at Camp Richardson Resort - Sites
- 31
- Season
- 05-22 to 10-19
- Fee
- Site: $106–$174 per night
- Sites
- 98
- Season
- 01-01 to 11-16
- Fee
- Site: $80–$90 per night
- Sites
- 204
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $47 per night
More campgrounds: camping near El Dorado and campgrounds in El Dorado.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)