Markleeville
is the county seat of Alpine County, which is the least populated county in California. This is definitely the place to come if you're seeking High Mountain adventure, far removed from the city life. Markleeville is separated from the rest of California by the imposing Sierra Nevada Mountain range, close to the Nevada State border and near Lake Tahoe. Alpine County is known for its snow capped mountain peaks, high country meadows, beautiful forests and pristine lakes and streams. Markleeville is a small, friendly town with lots of character, set among some of the most awe-inspiring scenery the state has to offer. Near Bear Valley and Lake Alpine, Markleeville has it all - skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, parasailing, horseback riding and more! White water rafting and kayaking are available along 28 miles of the East Fork of the Carson River, which is a state designated "Wild & Scenic River." Several campsites and natural hot springs can be found along the water's edge. There is a variety of lodging available in Alpine County, ranging from rustic cabins to modern hotels and inns. Markleeville is perfect for whatever you need - quiet, secluded retreat, or the best in high mountain adventure!
Surrounding areas: South Lake Tahoe, California (19.6 mi), Bear Valley, California (20.4 mi), Rubicon, California (30.9 mi), Tahoma, California (31.6 mi), Homewood, California (33.7 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (34.7 mi), Pinecrest, California (36.1 mi)
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Markleeville Vacation Rentals
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Markleeville Weather & Climate
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The high mountain country in Alpine County near Lake Tahoe enjoys a four-season climate. Located in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings and winters are quite cold and snowy. Moderate amounts of snow are reported each year in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, with amounts and intensities increasing at elevations around 6,000 to 8,000 feet. Above 4,000 feet snow remains on the ground for long periods of time each winter and up to 40 feet of snow can be reported in the Sierras. Summers are quite pleasant and warm with occasional rain or thunderstorms. Sometimes, after a prolonged hot spell, thunderstorms at the higher elevations may become severe. Most rain occurs November through March.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
17°F |
3.39 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
20°F |
2.92 in. |
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| March |
51°F |
24°F |
2.76 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
27°F |
0.78 in. |
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| May |
65°F |
33°F |
0.93 in. |
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| June |
75°F |
39°F |
0.55 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
44°F |
0.54 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
43°F |
0.52 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
36°F |
0.75 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
28°F |
1.22 in. |
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| November |
52°F |
22°F |
2.02 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
16°F |
2.32 in. |
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Markleeville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 17 miles northwest of Markleeville in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Minden Tahoe airport (MEV) located approximately 21 miles north of Markleeville in Minden, Nevada, the Truckee Tahoe airport (TRK) located roughly 47 miles northwest of Markleeville in Truckee, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located around 56 miles north of Markleeville in Reno, Nevada, and finally the Reno Stead airport (4SD) located about 67 miles north of Markleeville in Reno, Nevada.
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Markleeville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 19.6 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 58.6 mi. | | | Funderwoods | Lodi | CA | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 58.6 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 89.4 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 91.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 16.2 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 17.0 mi. | | | Carson Valley Golf Course | Gardnerville | NV | 17.6 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 19.6 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 21.6 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 21.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 14.8 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 19.4 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 19.5 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 20.3 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 25.6 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 33.7 mi. | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 38.1 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 39.9 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 40.0 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 48.8 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 48.8 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 52.8 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 52.8 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 74.2 mi. | | | Mammoth Mountain | Mammoth Lakes | CA | 84.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 1.9 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 24.0 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 25.6 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 29.2 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 30.4 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 33.6 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 37.8 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 38.1 mi. | | | Calaveras Big Trees State Park | | CA | 39.0 mi. | | | Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 39.2 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 39.3 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 39.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 17.6 mi. | (History) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 22.0 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 32.9 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 32.9 mi. | (Technology) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 39.5 mi. | (Art) | | Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 48.8 mi. | (History) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 58.2 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 88.8 mi. | | | Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 91.9 mi. | |
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