Notice: "We are pleased to welcome visitors back to the park for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Crews accomplished a tremendous amount of work felling and removing hazard trees along the trails and resurfacing the State Park portion of the Burnside Lake Trail (commonly called the waterfall trail). (2023) " Check the Grover Hot Springs State Park website for updates.
Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground is located in Alpine County, 4 miles west of Markleeville. The campground is spread through an open pine forest. Visitors enjoy the State Park's pool complex with a hot pool and a swimming pool hot springs, picnic area, and hiking trails.
Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground has 71 campsites. Twenty-four of the sites are designated for tents-only and the remaining 47 campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The campsites are well-spaced. Some of the nicest sites are close to the creek.
Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground Location:
On Highway 88, 1¼ miles west of Woodfords, 4 miles east of Hope Valley
Elevation:
5,800 feet
Miles from gateway cities:
Sacramento - 123 miles South Lake Tahoe - 31 miles
Campground Open:
Late April through mid-October
Number of Sites:
71
Max. People per Site:
8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:
1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle or trailer. (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:
On leash, always attended
Grover Hot Springs SP campground kiosk:
(530) 694-2248
Reservations for Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground
Reservations available
"There are no camping reservations at this time; sites are first-come-first-serve with a 14 night limit." (May 2023) Usually May 15 - September 16; otherwise first come, first served
Attractions near Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground:
Hot springs and pool, Transition Walk Nature Trail, Burnside Lake Trail, waterfalls, cycling, Markleeville, fishing, Visitor Center, interpretive exhibits
Folks at Grover Hot Springs want visitors to be prepared for the weather extremes possible at the park. The park website cautions:
"A full range of seasons and weather offer the visitor the opportunity to experience a variety of conditions, from major blizzards to dry scorchers, from warm clear nights to intense, blasting thunderstorms. Winds of great speeds are capable of whipping through the park causing damage during any month of the year. Pristine clear, warm days can be followed by cold stormy nights."
Extreme weather can occur, and campers should always be prepared. However, in all of our many visits to the park and the surrounding area, we have never experienced anything but delightful weather. We wish you the same.
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Attractions
Visitors staying at the Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
