MOUNT ROSE (NV)
federal · Markleeville, CA
- dump station8.6 mi
- fuel station4.9 mi

Joy · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 8.6 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 4.9 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 8.5 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 5.1 mi
grocery
Raley's
- 0.3 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.6 mi
trailhead
Tahoe Meadows Trt Trailhead
- 3.9 mi
attraction
Scenic lookout
- 5.7 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- P.O. Box 104 · Markleeville, CA 96120
- 530-694-1002
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 146 days ahead.
Based on 75 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/6/2026
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