Things to Do
RV & Site Information
For RV enthusiasts planning a visit, MOUNT ROSE (NV) accommodates recreational vehicles up to 55 feet in length. This USDA Forest Service is available for advance reservation, making it a reliable choice for planned trips.
Guests at MOUNT ROSE (NV) can enjoy essential amenities including Water Hookup. The site is maintained by USDA Forest Service, ensuring consistent upkeep and facilities management.
Popular activities at this location include Biking, Camping, Climbing, and Hiking. The campground's proximity to Markleeville offers convenient access to additional outdoor recreation opportunities in the California region.
Located in Markleeville, California, MOUNT ROSE (NV) provides bookable camping options for visitors exploring America's public lands. Contact the site directly for real-time availability and current conditions.
About this place
Overview 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.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.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. 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 There
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.