Notice: "Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Turtle Rock Park and Campground are closed until further notice." In 2024 Alpine County released a proposed new masterplan for the park. Among the changes proposed are a large, new campground, new trails, and a host of wonderful actvities.
Turtle Rock Park is off Highway 89 in Alpine County, 2½ miles north of Markleeville. In past years Turtle Rock Park has served as the starting point for several cycling races, including the famous Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps, coming up this year on July, 12, 2025. Whether the park will continue to serve as the start and fisnish of these races has yet to be announced.
Most of the camping information provided below is no longer valid. We will update the information as soon as it is available.
| Turtle Rock Park Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Turtle Rock Park Campground Location: | Off Highway 89 in Alpine County, 2½ miles north of Markleeville |
| Elevation: | 6,000 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Carson City - 32 miles South Lake Tahoe - 29 miles |
| Campground Open: | Late April through mid-October |
| Number of Sites: | 38 |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 vehicle ($5 fee per night for additional vehicles) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days (some seasonal camping may be available) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Alpine County Public Works |
| Alpine County: | (530) 694-2140. |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Turtle Rock Park Campground are first-come, first-served |
| Maximum Vehicle Length | 34 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Two RV/trailer sites, restrooms, showers |
| Fees: | Tent sites - $12 per night RV/trailer sites - $18 |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, Noon |
| Turtle Rock Park Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | Yes, coin operated |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Attractions near Turtle Rock Park Campground: | At Turtle Rock Park find disc golf, horseshoes, basketball, and tennis. Enjoy nearby fishing and hiking. Visit popular Grover Hot Springs State Park and historic Markleeville.
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Tent Campground at Turtle Rock Park
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
Turtle Rock Park Campground RV or Trailer Site
Those staying at the Turtle Rock Park Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.
Check Alpine County Public Works - Turtle Rock Park for any updates.
