**TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE**
Full Park Closure Due to Tamarack Fire Damage - California State Parks announced that due to damages caused by the Tamarack Fire, Grover Hot Springs State Park (SP) will be fully closed to public access until further notice.

On and around July 16, 2021, the Tamarack Fire burned through Grover Hot Springs SP and destroyed multiple state park housing structures, the maintenance shop, maintenance vehicles, and several trail structures. Wildfire impacts to park facilities, hazardous materials needing abatement, and risks associated with wildfire-affected “hazard” trees necessitate this closure.
The Park will remain closed to the public – to pedestrians as well as vehicles – as staff works on public safety and infrastructure restoration tasks. California State Parks appreciates your patience and your cooperation in staying out of the park while we work toward reopening.

Grover Hot Springs State Park Campground

There are two sections the upper and lower. The upper is more flat while the lower has some pretty good hills. The pads if you are pulling a trailer or in a RV are narrow. As are the roads. We watched several people come real close to dropping into a ditch, as we were yelling “Stop”.

The staff enforces rules about parking and won’t hesitate to call the ranger.

The showers are decent at $.50 for 5 minutes.

Quiet and family friendly 

This place was gorgeous. A big meadow. Lots of rocks and trees. Nice easy hike to a waterfall or to the additional cost clothing required hot springs. Close to a cute little town with minimal options but has a couple of eating choices and a general store.

Beautiful place

I have stayed at this campground in summer and winter and found it very pleasant both seasons. Very clean. Lots of space between sites, although not a lot of privacy. The hot springs can get very busy with over an hour wait to get in. Going at night has worked well for me to avoid the line.

Hot springs! Beautiful meadow

Good camping. Hiking with in a few minutes of the camp ground near where the Hot Springs facility is. 

Grover campground

The sights are well spaced giving you plenty of room. There is a pretty easy hike to a waterfall which is big or small depending on the season. The hot springs is privately owned so it is extra but worth enjoying.

Amazingly quiet 

I love this camp ground! I have been here several times. It’s a great place to visit with family and friends. They keep the campgrounds and rooms clean. Showers are available you can purchase shower tokens, ice and firewood at the ranger station. It’s a quick drive or a short walk to the hot spring. Bear lockers at each site, ranger told us there was a bear that frequents the camp grounds, I have never seen it during our visits. 

My favorite camp ground

Grover Hot Springs campground reminds me of Yosemite National Park. Not the grandeur of Half Dome but the amazing fields of grass. The park has a beautiful walk way that allows you to walk thru the field without trampling it. There are a number of hiking trails that leave from the park and one goes to a small waterfall. There's also a nice stream that goes thru the park.  

  

Although I didn't visit the hot springs, I was told they were amazing. Just make sure you reserve a spot to actually visit the hot springs. I was unaware of this.  

  

The campground consists of the standard bear box, table and flush toilets. This campground also has showers. 

  

Bears are really active in the area so the rangers are super vigilant about leaving food at your campsite.  Make sure you leave all food in the bear box. 

  

The small town of Markleeville is located 4 miles from the campground. It's a great little town that offer a few restaurant and one deli.  It's worth exploring. 

  

Cell Service: None

Little Yosemite

Grover Hot Springs SP is one of those campgrounds that you dream of. The sites are large and spacious w/ good coverage, great camp hosts, incredible walks and trails and just the most gorgeous views. I got up early morning to do a hike around with my pup and we found the best sitting rock down by the creek and just sat there and listened to the water. The bear boxes and bathrooms were nice and clean and while there isn't cell service in the park or in Markleeville, you can get wifi in town. 

  

The hot springs are basically just one developed pool, so nothing spectacular but it's surrounded by a wonderful background of mountains and grassy prairie. 

  

I would definitely come back here!

Amazing sites w/ incredible trails & views

The hot springs were the draw. You must reserve online ahead of time. You get an hour and a half for $10. The site was $35. 

I had site 19 and stayed two nights. It was pretty full as expected. Nice and quiet except for a few screaming kids and barking dogs. 

Lots of squirrels, chipmunks and jays. 

My site was unique and be aware it is not ADA. I had a cast on and had to hike my stuff in a ways. Healthy I would’ve been fine but mobile issues it was a struggle. 

The hot springs are in fact hot! Even the pool is a very pleasing warmer temp. I loved the pool. There were harmless wood bees in the cubbies. They’re big and buzzy if you don’t like bugs. Also a ton of barn swallows chirping about. 

You rinse of outside with a warm shower then soak. 

I did the 3 time slot then the next day got the 5 slot. Both were great.

Hot springs and a glittering pool 

This place is a must! We stopped by for 1 night on the way to Lake Tahoe! The views are amazing, I recommend to the waterfall hike (seemed a little longer than what it says) but so worth it! The next day we did the Hot Springs pool which was relaxing! There is a regular pool also. I believe it was 1.5 hours you get which is plenty! Also listen to instructions on not leaving anything in the back of your vehicles before bed!! We had a bear in the back of my truck! Wish I could have got a picture but it snorted and ran off lol 

Awesome 👌

Great place to camp. As well a great mixture of large trees and open meadows. Be sure to make reservations though.￼

Great family place 

The camp sites are nice and spread out from each other. Bathrooms are clean and stocked. 