Mount Rose (NV)
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Mount Rose Campground is conveniently located between Reno and Lake Tahoe just off scenic Mount Rose Highway. Visitors love the campground for its proximity to excellent hiking trails and recreational opportunities at Lake Tahoe.
Mount Rose contains single and double-family sites, as well as one triple-family site. Six of the single sites are for tent camping only. Picnic and utility tables, campfire rings, grills and food storage lockers are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. Roads and parking spurs throughout the site are paved.
Need to Know
- Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in provided food storage lockers or approved containers
- Due to its high elevation, opening and closing dates may vary due to weather; travel over Mount Rose Highway may be similarly affected
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles
- Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
No Sewer or water hook-ups at camp sites
Natural Features
The campground is situated high on the western slope of Mount Rose at an elevation of 9,300 feet. A scenic forest of lodgepole pine, Jeffrey pine, white pine and red fir covers the campground, offering pleasant shade in most sites.
Nearby Attractions
Mount Rose is conveniently close to beautiful Lake Tahoe, less than 30 minutes away. Tahoe offers excellent boating, kayaking, fishing, hiking and scenic driving opportunities.
Recreation
Hiking is the most popular pastime at Mount Rose. Several trails, including the Tahoe Meadows, Tahoe Rim, Mount Rose Wilderness and Mount Rose Summit Trails, begin very close to the campground.
Contact Information
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P.O. Box 104 Markleeville CA 96120
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 530-694-1002
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Highway 395 south of Reno, travel 17 miles west on State Route 431, following signs to the campground.
The Actual Mailing Address is:
PO Box 104, Markleeville, CA 96120.
The Physical Address is:
Mt. Rose Hwy, State Route 431, Reno, NV 89511.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop Loop 2, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1Host, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop Loop 1, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop Loop 1, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop Loop 2, Type Standard Nonelectric
