Markleeville Campground
Its 9 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $18 per night, and it is open from late April to early September. Markleeville Campground is a National Forest campground near Markleeville, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 9
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
9 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 1 |
| 2 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 2 |
| 3 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 3 |
| 4 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 4 |
| 5 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 5 |
| 6 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 6 |
| 7 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 7 |
| 8 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 8 |
| 9 | Markleeville | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book site 9 |
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.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,571 ft
38.6977, -119.7764 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Markleeville Campground is open from late April to early September , at 5,571 ft.
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Markleeville Campground?
Sites at Markleeville Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10291477).
How much does it cost to camp at Markleeville Campground?
Camping at Markleeville Campground costs Single Site: $18 per night.
How many campsites does Markleeville Campground have?
Markleeville Campground has 9 campsites.
Does Markleeville Campground have RV hookups?
No. Markleeville Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Markleeville Campground?
Yes, Markleeville Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Markleeville Campground open?
Markleeville Campground is open from late April to early September.
Who manages Markleeville Campground?
Markleeville Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Markleeville Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Markleeville Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 3.6 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 22 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Indian Creek Campground - Sites
- 28
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 17
- Season
- late April to late September
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Silver Lake East- Eldorado - Sites
- 48
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Markleeville and campgrounds in Alpine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01