Campground

Mount Rose (NV)

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Accessible Site
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Fee Station
  • Firewood
  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Paved Roads
  • Paved Sites
  • Restrooms
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Food Locker
  • Tent Pad
  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible Occupant Message
  • Fire Pit
  • Lantern Pole
  • Sewer Hookup
  • Water Hookup

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
39° 18' 44.2001" N
Longitude
119° 53' 50.5000" W
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.

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

    • Contact Information

    P.O. Box 104
    Markleeville, CA 96120

    For campground inquiries, please call: 530-694-1002

    Additional Information