Creekside Lodge - Markleeville

12-room mountain lodge in Markleeville, CA, minutes from Kirkwood and Grover Hot Springs

Accommodations & Room Features

Creekside Lodge Markleeville offers 12 rooms with parquet floors, private bathrooms, and walk-in showers. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and a kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, and oven. Select rooms have a rice cooker and air fryer, with cabinets stocked with dishes and coffee supplies.

Location & Outdoor Recreation

Creekside Lodge Markleeville CA sits on the main drag of Markleeville, steps from the Carson River and Cutthroat Tavern. The lodge is 27 miles from Kirkwood Mountain Resort and 3 miles from Grover Hot Springs State Park. Guests have access to hiking trails, fishing, and the peaceful Markleeville Creek flowing behind the property.

Services & Guest Hospitality

Property manager Todd contacts guests ahead of arrival with room numbers and dining recommendations. Self-check-in after 5 PM is simple: keys are left in the room, and checkout involves leaving keys and opening blinds. A vending area provides coffee, hot chocolate, hot and cold filtered water, and condiments for guest use.

Pet-Friendly Policies

Creekside Lodge Markleeville welcomes dogs, allowing pets to move freely between rooms in suites. The innkeeper is accommodating to pets, as noted by guests who traveled with beagles and big dogs. Street parking is available, and the town has safe areas for walking dogs.

Nearby Dining & Local Eateries

Directly across the street, Upcountry Cafe serves breakfast and lunch, and Stonefly Restaurant offers dinner (reservations recommended). Cutthroat Tavern next door provides a bar and lounge, while the Creekside Lodge has a small vending area for snacks. The town also has a general store, post office, and library within walking distance of the lodge.

• Rooms: 12 rooms with parquet floors, private bathrooms, and kitchenettes
• Location: Steps from Carson River, 27 miles to Kirkwood, 3 miles to Grover Hot Springs
• Services: Self-check-in, vending area with coffee and hot chocolate, proactive innkeeper Todd
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome, street parking available, safe walking areas
• Dining: Upcountry Cafe (breakfast/lunch), Stonefly Restaurant (dinner), Cutthroat Tavern (bar/lounge)