1501 Kirkwood Meadows Dr
Kirkwood, CA 95646
+ 1 (530) 314-2565 / +1 (855) 948-0694
Cabins / RV Camping / Campground
The Carson River Resort is located 2 miles south of Markleeville on Highway 89. Featuring cabins, RV hookups, and tent camping locations near the Carson River, the resort is located on the Death Ride route.
+1 (530) 694-2229
Carson River Resorts
12399 CA-89, Markleeville
CA 96120
Located on Hwy 88 near the junction to South Lake Tahoe, Desolation Hotel Hope Valley offers cabins, yurts, camping, and a sauna! Grab some food at the Hope Valley Bar and Grill or Sorensen's Cafe, both located on the property; you'll have everything you need to relax before and after the ride.
14255 CA-88
Hope Valley, CA 96120
+1 (530) 694-2203
Featuring Caples Lake Restaurant and Lounge as well as a sauna and the most stunning views! Most cabins have a full kitchen with a stove, oven, coffee maker, microwave, full refrigerator, gas BBQ, and fire pit.
1111 C.A. 88 Kirkwood, CA
95646
+1 (209) 258-8888
Dry camping and car camping along Highway 89 near Turtle Rock Park area is allowed. Space is limited to first-come, first-served. Please be sure that you are parked completely off the road. Turtle Rock Campground remains closed.
Additional spots from the Staff parking lot will be allocated for car camping on a very limited first come first served basis.
3415 Hot Springs Rd
Markleeville, CA 96120
Booking Available.
www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=508
First-come, first-served
US Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe
www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/recreation/markleeville-campground
First-come, first-served
US Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe
www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/recreation/kit-carson-campground
Booking Available.
Please note there is more than one Silver Creek Campground - the correct one is 11 miles south of Markleeville
( GPS: 38° 35' 20.2999" N 119° 47' 13.8001" W)
www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232187
Dispersed Camping First-come, first-served
US Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe
www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/recreation/centerville-flat-dispersed-campground
US Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/eldorado/recreation/woods-lake-campground
US Forest Service - Humboldt-Toiyabe
www.fs.usda.gov/r04/humboldt-toiyabe/recreation/crystal-springs-campground
This year, we are launching an ‘Adopt a Rider’ Program where locals will offer to host a rider or two at their homes or provide camping on their properties. If you’re interested, email: gabweetman55@gmail.com
Useful Links:
www.airbnb.com/alpine-county-ca/stays
Alpine County is comprised of three national forests:
Important note on getting to the ride:
The roads close at 5 am on July 11th for the ride. Keep this in mind when planning how to get from your accommodation to the Starting Line at Turtle Rock Park.
See our Course Map to see which sections of the roads will impact your travel to the start. The roads will reopen in stages as each section of the course closes.
