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Hope Valley Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $32 per night, and it is open from mid May to mid September. Hope Valley Campground is a National Forest campground near Woodfords, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Woodfords, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $32 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
7,300 ft

38.7297, -119.9287 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Hope Valley Campground is open from mid May to mid September , at 7,300 ft.

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hope Valley Campground?

No. Hope Valley Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Hope Valley Campground?

Camping at Hope Valley Campground costs Single Site: $32 per night.

Is there drinking water at Hope Valley Campground?

Yes, Hope Valley Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

When is Hope Valley Campground open?

Hope Valley Campground is open from mid May to mid September.

Who manages Hope Valley Campground?

Hope Valley Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hope Valley Campground

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hope Valley Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 5.2 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 17 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 18 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 18 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Woodfords and campgrounds in Alpine.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $32 per night
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