Camping & Lodging Information

Kirkwood Mountain Resort

Up to 20% off the best available rate at the time of booking for the dates:

7/8/24 - 7/15/24. Reservations are on a space available basis.

For Online Reservations: Please click on this link DEATH RIDE 24, the group discount will automatically be applied to reservations booked between 7/8/24-7/15/25.

For Phone Reservations: Please call Group Reservations at (855) 948-0694 to book a reservation. Reference the special group code SKWDRI24 or mention the name Death Ride 24 to receive the discount.

Carson River Resort

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! Call (530) 694-2229 to find out if space is available.

Desolation Hotel Resorts

Hope Valley

Located on Hwy 88 near the junction to South Lake Tahoe, Desolation Hotel offers cabins, yurts, camping, and a vintage spartan! With the Hope Valley General Store and Sorensen's Cafe on property, you'll have everything you need to relax before and after the ride.

Call (530) 694-2203 for availability.

Camping on Highway 88

Dispersed camping and USFS campgrounds are prevalent along the corridor between Kirkwood and Woodfords. Some popular USFS campgrounds include Woods Lake, Crystal Springs, and Kit Carson.

Here's a great resource for camping ideas on Highway 88. The area is within both the Humboldt-Toiyabe and El Dorado National Forests.

Campaign on Highway 89

Dry camping along Hwy 89 near the park area is allowed. Space is limited to first-come, first-serve.

This year there will be no camping within the Turtle Rock Park boundaries due to tree falling and cleanup efforts.

For campgrounds near Markleeville consider Kit Carson, Markleeville Creek, Silver Creek, and Centerville Flats.

Campaign on Highway 4

Centerville Flats and Silver Creek Campgrounds are located along the early sections of Hwy 4 before you climb Ebbetts Pass. In addition, the Stanislaus National Forest Calaveras Ranger District lists multiple campground locations on the west side of the route, but that would require arriving to the starting line before the roads close at 5am.

Grover Hot Springs

Grover Hot Springs State Park, just 4 miles west of Markleeville, is a great camping opportunity close to the town of Markleeville. Reservations for sites at Grover's typically open six months in advance of the day of your stay. Visit Grover Hot Springs SP (ca.gov) for reservation details.

20% OFF LODGING AT KIRKWOOD!

20% off lodging from 7/11 to 7/15/24 for 2 bedroom and larger condos and homes at Kirkwood for our Death Riders and their families!

Book now and use 20% off code: DEATHRIDE24PPP

* While availability lasts for 2 bedroom and larger condo and homes.

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