WOODFORDS, CA

 Crystal Springs CG (NF). ~20 sites, tables, fire pits. Potable W, toilets. $18, S/A Pass 1/2. 16-day limit. From jct SR-88 & SR-89, go W on SR-88 1.4 mi, TL on Crystal Springs Rd, go ~1/2 mi to CG on R. Some sites lg-rig OK. Fishing, hiking. Virginia Soucy #64923 Aug 01. Updated by Linda Sutton #126710 viewed Aug 19.

Sno-Parks (NF), W on SR-88. Fee & other details see CA Note 8) SNO-PARKS below. 7 mi N of Markleeville on SR-89, TL (W) on SR-88/89 (at Woodfords), go ~6 mi, continue straight on SR-88 where SR-89 bears R, 1) Go ~2 mi, TL at sign that says Blue Lakes Rd/Hope Valley CG. Turn immed L into Hope Valley Sno-Park lot. N38 45.043 W119 56.466. 14 level paved pullthru spaces. Vault toilets. Lg open area, some shade. Any size rig. Elev 7500′. Beautiful setting next to lake, meadows & Sierra views. Crowded on summer wkends, arrive on wkday. Fishing, hiking. Birds & other wildlife. Sometimes Verizon. W free at NF CG 3/4 mi from Sno Park. D & W in S Lake Tahoe $10 at Tahoe Valley CG. PHOTO. Virginia Soucy #64923 Aug 01. Last updated Feb 16.
2) Continue ~6 mi W on SR-88 to Carson Pass Sno-Park, S side of hwy. 38 41 42.72N 119 59 22.5W. 70×300′ paved pkg lot. Feb 16.
3) Continue 0.3 mi to Meiss Meadow Sno-Park, N side of hwy. 38 41 46.81N 119 59 30.28W. 120×150′ paved pkg lot. Feb 16.
4) Continue ~17 mi to Iron Mountain Sno-Park, located 0.3 mi N of SR-88 on Mormon-Emigrant Trail Rd. 38 37 44.19N 120 12 49.87W. 50×450′ paved pkg lot. Feb 16.

 Hope Valley CG (NF). 20 BD sites. Potable W, vault toilets. $22, S/A Pass 1/2. Most sites reservable. May not open until Jul. From jct SR-88 & SR-89 in Woodfords, go W on SR-88 ~8 mi. TL at sign that says Blue Lake/Hope Valley CG. Go ~1 1/4 mi on paved rd, CG is on R. A few lg-rig spots. Heavily shaded. Dale Southern #75777 viewed Jun 13. Updated by Linda Sutton #126710 viewed Aug 19.

BD, Blue Lake/Hope Valley Rd (NF). No facilities. Free. From jct SR-88 & SR-89 in Woodfords, go W on SR-88 ~8 mi. TL at sign that says Blue Lake/Hope Valley CG. Go ~4.2 mi on paved rd, passing the CG, on the R (W) is a rd that parallels the paved rd for ~1 mi w/ camping all along it & a meadow on the other side. Size limit unk, check ahead. Dale Southern #75777 viewed Jun 13. Reval by Reval by Linda Sutton #126710 stayed Aug 19.

Upper & Lower Blue Lake Dispersed Camping (PG&E). No facilities. Free. 14-day limit. From jct SR-88 & SR-89 in Woodfords, go W on SR-88 ~8 mi. TL at sign that says Blue Lake/Hope Valley CG. Go ~10 mi to end of paved rd to beginning of several BD areas. Lg rig access unk, REPORT NEEDED. See links in CA NOTE 4. Dale Southern #75777 Jun 13.

 BD. W of town along SR-89, E side of Luther Pass. Numerous opportunities along Carson Riv where old rd runs along side. 1 is at 38.77003 -119.872, wide mostly level, good solar, no cell service. Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 May 05. Updated by Dale Southern #75777 stayed Jun 13.