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Carson River Resort · Welcome Flat, Alpine County, CaliforniaEst. 1920Road & river conditions
Carson River ResortCabins · RV Row · Camping · A Mile of Trout Water
The resort's own pictures

The photographs

Every photograph on the site, on one page — the cabins and their rooms, the water out front, the store, the country around Markleeville — each credited as it is on its own page, and each a door to that page.

№2 · The Waystation
The Waystation — cabin №2, the green door and its name board, under the pines.
The Waystation — cabin №2, the green door and its name board, under the pines.
The bedroom — The Waystation's bedroom — two double beds under plaid quilts, pink curtains at the window, a brass floor lamp, wood floor.
The bedroom — The Waystation's bedroom — two double beds under plaid quilts, pink curtains at the window, a brass floor lamp, wood floor.
The bedroom — Both beds from the door, a lamp on the nightstand between them, the HORSE sign on the wall.
The bedroom — Both beds from the door, a lamp on the nightstand between them, the HORSE sign on the wall.
The bathroom — The full bathroom — shower stall with its curtain drawn back, sink with open shelving above, towels on the bar.
The bathroom — The full bathroom — shower stall with its curtain drawn back, sink with open shelving above, towels on the bar.
№3 · The Alpine
Cabin №3, The Alpine, under the pines.
Cabin №3, The Alpine, under the pines.
The bedroom — Two beds in the pine-panelled bedroom, a lamp on the table between them, the green door standing open to the daylight.
The bedroom — Two beds in the pine-panelled bedroom, a lamp on the table between them, the green door standing open to the daylight.
The bedroom from the far corner — both beds made up, a gas heater and fan against the wall, framed prints on the pine.
The bedroom from the far corner — both beds made up, a gas heater and fan against the wall, framed prints on the pine.
The bedroom — Both beds under the windows, curtains drawn back, afternoon light lying across the wood floor.
The bedroom — Both beds under the windows, curtains drawn back, afternoon light lying across the wood floor.
The kitchen — white gas range, deep sink under the window, mint-green cabinets and a full-size refrigerator.
The kitchen — white gas range, deep sink under the window, mint-green cabinets and a full-size refrigerator.
The kitchen from the doorway — range and sink along the wall, microwave above the refrigerator, coffee pot and mugs on the shelf.
The kitchen from the doorway — range and sink along the wall, microwave above the refrigerator, coffee pot and mugs on the shelf.
The bathroom — shower stall with a patterned curtain, towels on the bar, sink beside the toilet.
The bathroom — shower stall with a patterned curtain, towels on the bar, sink beside the toilet.
№4 · The Monitor
Cabin №4, The Monitor, from the lawn.
Cabin №4, The Monitor, from the lawn.
The bedroom — Two beds beneath the windows, blue curtains, a lamp on the table between them, plank floor underfoot.
The bedroom — Two beds beneath the windows, blue curtains, a lamp on the table between them, plank floor underfoot.
The bedroom from the doorway — two beds, a lamp on the nightstand, the numbered door open to the outside.
The bedroom from the doorway — two beds, a lamp on the nightstand, the numbered door open to the outside.
The bedroom — Two beds and a wood stove in the corner, a framed landscape hung above.
The bedroom — Two beds and a wood stove in the corner, a framed landscape hung above.
The bedroom — Looking through the cabin — the bathroom door open on one side, a second doorway on the other, the bed in the foreground.
The bedroom — Looking through the cabin — the bathroom door open on one side, a second doorway on the other, the bed in the foreground.
The kitchen — electric range, stainless sink, mint-green cabinets and a full-size refrigerator.
The kitchen — electric range, stainless sink, mint-green cabinets and a full-size refrigerator.
The kitchen wall — microwave above the counter, range and sink, knife block and paper towel at hand.
The kitchen wall — microwave above the counter, range and sink, knife block and paper towel at hand.
The bathroom — glass-doored shower, sink and toilet, towels on the rail.
The bathroom — glass-doored shower, sink and toilet, towels on the rail.
№5 · Silver Creek
Cabin №5, Silver Creek — square on at dusk, the porch light lit and the nameplate beside the door.
Cabin №5, Silver Creek — square on at dusk, the porch light lit and the nameplate beside the door.
Outside — The Silver Creek nameplate — and the little sign beside it: Wish for Fish.
Outside — The Silver Creek nameplate — and the little sign beside it: Wish for Fish.
The bedroom — Two beds under plaid curtains, a lamp between them, the green door with its 5 standing open.
The bedroom — Two beds under plaid curtains, a lamp between them, the green door with its 5 standing open.
The bedroom — The room from the bed — a dining table and chairs by the window, wood stove against the wall.
The bedroom — The room from the bed — a dining table and chairs by the window, wood stove against the wall.
The bedroom — Both beds on the wood floor, plaid curtains at the windows, a fan in the corner.
The bedroom — Both beds on the wood floor, plaid curtains at the windows, a fan in the corner.
The kitchen — microwave on the shelf above, refrigerator alongside, sink and electric range with a kettle on it.
The kitchen — microwave on the shelf above, refrigerator alongside, sink and electric range with a kettle on it.
The kitchen counter — sink and range, mint-green cabinets below, mugs and coffee things on the shelf above.
The kitchen counter — sink and range, mint-green cabinets below, mugs and coffee things on the shelf above.
The bathroom — sink and toilet, towels on the rack, ironwork hung on the wall.
The bathroom — sink and toilet, towels on the rack, ironwork hung on the wall.
№6 · Lord & Lady Chalmers
Cabin №6, Lord & Lady Chalmers, snowshoes by the door.
Cabin №6, Lord & Lady Chalmers, snowshoes by the door.
Outside — Cabin №6 from the drive, morning shade.
Outside — Cabin №6 from the drive, morning shade.
The bedroom — Two beds and a dresser in the pine-panelled room, plaid curtains, a framed bear print on the wall.
The bedroom — Two beds and a dresser in the pine-panelled room, plaid curtains, a framed bear print on the wall.
The bedroom — The room from the table — two beds under the windows, the dining table in the foreground.
The bedroom — The room from the table — two beds under the windows, the dining table in the foreground.
The bedroom — Two beds with the green door open beside them, light coming in from the porch.
The bedroom — Two beds with the green door open beside them, light coming in from the porch.
The kitchen — sink under the window, gas range alongside, coffee pot on the counter, pale green cabinets below.
The kitchen — sink under the window, gas range alongside, coffee pot on the counter, pale green cabinets below.
The kitchen — The counter run — coffee maker and toaster, refrigerator and range, cupboards underneath.
The kitchen — The counter run — coffee maker and toaster, refrigerator and range, cupboards underneath.
The sitting area — The sitting corner — a mirrored vanity with twin lamps, a table and chairs, the bed beyond.
The sitting area — The sitting corner — a mirrored vanity with twin lamps, a table and chairs, the bed beyond.
The sitting area — A writing desk and mirror with the wood stove in the corner, a framed landscape above.
The sitting area — A writing desk and mirror with the wood stove in the corner, a framed landscape above.
The bathroom sink beneath a mirrored medicine cabinet, wood wainscot below sage-green walls.
The bathroom sink beneath a mirrored medicine cabinet, wood wainscot below sage-green walls.
The bathroom — A clawfoot tub with its curtain drawn back, the toilet and a small chest of drawers beside it.
The bathroom — A clawfoot tub with its curtain drawn back, the toilet and a small chest of drawers beside it.
№7 · River Cabin
The River Cabin — cabin №7, its deep covered porch and armchairs above the river rock, a dog on the deck.
The River Cabin — cabin №7, its deep covered porch and armchairs above the river rock, a dog on the deck.
The beds — A double bed under a pieced quilt, knotty-pine walls, windows on two sides.
The beds — A double bed under a pieced quilt, knotty-pine walls, windows on two sides.
The beds — A bed beside the river-rock hearth and its wood stove, curtains at the windows.
The beds — A bed beside the river-rock hearth and its wood stove, curtains at the windows.
The beds — A bed under a patchwork quilt between two curtained windows, pine walls throughout.
The beds — A bed under a patchwork quilt between two curtained windows, pine walls throughout.
The beds — Another bed beneath a stained-glass ceiling lamp, a window to either side.
The beds — Another bed beneath a stained-glass ceiling lamp, a window to either side.
The kitchen — a long counter with a double sink, range and microwave, cupboards above and below.
The kitchen — a long counter with a double sink, range and microwave, cupboards above and below.
The kitchen from the table — refrigerator, sink under the window, counter running the length of the wall.
The kitchen from the table — refrigerator, sink under the window, counter running the length of the wall.
The dining room — The long dining table with eight chairs, the counter and refrigerator beyond, doorways to the rest of the cabin.
The dining room — The long dining table with eight chairs, the counter and refrigerator beyond, doorways to the rest of the cabin.
The dining room — The dining table from the corner, chairs pulled in, the kitchen behind it.
The dining room — The dining table from the corner, chairs pulled in, the kitchen behind it.
The dining room — Table and kitchen together — the room where a whole party eats.
The dining room — Table and kitchen together — the room where a whole party eats.
The bathroom — shower stall with a patterned curtain, toilet, towels on a scrolled rack.
The bathroom — shower stall with a patterned curtain, toilet, towels on a scrolled rack.
Carson River Resort
The pavilion's covered patio at dusk — string lights on, the long tables full.
The pavilion's covered patio at dusk — string lights on, the long tables full.
Stay
The cabin row under the pines and cottonwoods, the gravel drive in dappled shade.
The cabin row under the pines and cottonwoods, the gravel drive in dappled shade.
RV & Camping
The restrooms — free, no key —.
The restrooms — free, no key —.
The restrooms sign on the big pine —.
The restrooms sign on the big pine —.
The up-top RV row under the cottonwoods, rigs in.
The up-top RV row under the cottonwoods, rigs in.
The up-top spaces from the drive.
The up-top spaces from the drive.
One of the up-top spaces — a level concrete pad with its own table and hookup post, the hill behind; the resort's own photograph, September 2026.
One of the up-top spaces — a level concrete pad with its own table and hookup post, the hill behind; the resort's own photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 1 — the tent under the big pine, the table and a hammock, the cottonwoods along the East Fork behind; the owner's photograph.
Riverside site 1 — the tent under the big pine, the table and a hammock, the cottonwoods along the East Fork behind; the owner's photograph.
Riverside site 2 — the picnic table under the cottonwoods, the bank just beyond — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 2 — the picnic table under the cottonwoods, the bank just beyond — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 3 — its numbered post on the ponderosa, the hill rising behind the site — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 3 — its numbered post on the ponderosa, the hill rising behind the site — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The East Fork at riverside site 4 — clear water over cobble, willow banks, the ponderosa hillside behind — the owner's photograph, July 2020.
The East Fork at riverside site 4 — clear water over cobble, willow banks, the ponderosa hillside behind — the owner's photograph, July 2020.
Riverside site 5 — the table in the shade of a cottonwood, the hillside across the water — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 5 — the table in the shade of a cottonwood, the hillside across the water — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 6 — table and fire ring under the cottonwood, the bank behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 6 — table and fire ring under the cottonwood, the bank behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 7 — the red picnic table and the fire ring, the East Fork right there — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 7 — the red picnic table and the fire ring, the East Fork right there — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 8 — the table with the sage and the hillside behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 8 — the table with the sage and the hillside behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 9 — the table on the gravel bar under the cottonwoods — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 9 — the table on the gravel bar under the cottonwoods — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 10 — the table on the bar with the hillside behind, up the highway before the resort — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 10 — the table on the bar with the hillside behind, up the highway before the resort — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 11 — pines and cottonwoods back from the bank, by the drive in — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Riverside site 11 — pines and cottonwoods back from the bank, by the drive in — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The East Fork over its cobble at the sites, low and clear in September — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The East Fork over its cobble at the sites, low and clear in September — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The river from site 5, the hillside across the water — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The river from site 5, the hillside across the water — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The cottonwood grove at site 7, the red table beyond — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The cottonwood grove at site 7, the red table beyond — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The drive in from Highway 89 to the sites — the entrance posts and the sign — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The drive in from Highway 89 to the sites — the entrance posts and the sign — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Site 10's gravel bar and its table under the cottonwoods, the hills behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
Site 10's gravel bar and its table under the cottonwoods, the hills behind — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
A table on the gravel between sites 7 and 9, the rocks and the trees — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
A table on the gravel between sites 7 and 9, the rocks and the trees — the owner's photograph, September 2026.
The General Store
The front door — the OPEN sign, the carved bear, and the winter's firewood.
The front door — the OPEN sign, the carved bear, and the winter's firewood.
Highway 89 at the resort's driveway — south of here the road splits for the passes.
Highway 89 at the resort's driveway — south of here the road splits for the passes.
The tackle wall.
The tackle wall.
Rods overhead, the store's own rafters.
Rods overhead, the store's own rafters.
The cooler row.
The cooler row.
Camp staples on the pantry shelves.
Camp staples on the pantry shelves.
The carved welcome bears over the resort's own mugs.
The carved welcome bears over the resort's own mugs.
The resort's own mugs.
The resort's own mugs.
Framed on the wall: the Record-Courier's story on the resort — Phil and the Brunes in front of this store.
Framed on the wall: the Record-Courier's story on the resort — Phil and the Brunes in front of this store.
On resort stationery, in marker: "Biggest fish at Carson River Resort… EVER!" — the Donohues, visitors 1975–2024.
On resort stationery, in marker: "Biggest fish at Carson River Resort… EVER!" — the Donohues, visitors 1975–2024.
The Miner's Cabin sign over the window.
The Miner's Cabin sign over the window.
The letters wall.
The letters wall.
The store's front porch off Highway 89.
The store's front porch off Highway 89.
The store on a summer afternoon — the owner's own photograph, on the property.
The store on a summer afternoon — the owner's own photograph, on the property.
Markleeville Creek Day
The Alpine Watershed Group's Creek Day 2026 flyer — Saturday, September 19, check-in 9 a.m. at Markleeville Library Park.
The Alpine Watershed Group's Creek Day 2026 flyer — Saturday, September 19, check-in 9 a.m. at Markleeville Library Park.
Questions we get asked
The General Store on Highway 89 — the last services before Monitor and Ebbetts.
The General Store on Highway 89 — the last services before Monitor and Ebbetts.
Staying near Grover Hot Springs
The cold pool at Grover Hot Springs State Park, the ridge behind it — the owner's photograph, July 2021.
The cold pool at Grover Hot Springs State Park, the ridge behind it — the owner's photograph, July 2021.
Staying near South Lake Tahoe
The East Fork in September, the Tamarack burn on the ridge behind and the willows back along the bank — the owner's photograph.
The East Fork in September, the Tamarack burn on the ridge behind and the willows back along the bank — the owner's photograph.
The pavilion
The pavilion at dusk — open under the pines, string lights tree to tree, the tables set.
The pavilion at dusk — open under the pines, string lights tree to tree, the tables set.
The Death Ride
Riders on the Ebbetts Pass climb on Death Ride Saturday, passing the three-pass rider check-in.
Riders on the Ebbetts Pass climb on Death Ride Saturday, passing the three-pass rider check-in.
The 2026 course map — five passes, ten rest stops, the cut-off clock and 103 miles of elevation. Death Ride · Tour of the California Alps; reproduced as published at deathride.com.
The 2026 course map — five passes, ten rest stops, the cut-off clock and 103 miles of elevation. Death Ride · Tour of the California Alps; reproduced as published at deathride.com.
The Sasquatch
The shape in the pine, 2:35 into "Carson River Bigfoot Climbs Tree on Video" — Rocky Mountain Sasquatch, April 2025; the full video is on YouTube.
The shape in the pine, 2:35 into "Carson River Bigfoot Climbs Tree on Video" — Rocky Mountain Sasquatch, April 2025; the full video is on YouTube.
What the camera provably catches on the far bank — a cinnamon black bear.
What the camera provably catches on the far bank — a cinnamon black bear.
Heenan Lake
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region — Heenan Lake Wildlife Area, Alpine County. Topographic base 1:24,000, May 2008. The heading on the sheet itself misspells the lake; it is reproduced as issued.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region — Heenan Lake Wildlife Area, Alpine County. Topographic base 1:24,000, May 2008. The heading on the sheet itself misspells the lake; it is reproduced as issued.
The lake from the entrance gate — sagebrush and dry grass in the foreground, the water beyond.
The lake from the entrance gate — sagebrush and dry grass in the foreground, the water beyond.
Welcome · Trout Have a Tough Life — the handling rules, on the board at the parking lot.
Welcome · Trout Have a Tough Life — the handling rules, on the board at the parking lot.
Lakeside Dining — cutthroat biology and what else works the lake.
Lakeside Dining — cutthroat biology and what else works the lake.
Fishing for Our Natural Heritage — the spawn counts and the clean-gear rules.
Fishing for Our Natural Heritage — the spawn counts and the clean-gear rules.
Heenan Lake from the gate at golden hour — 130 acres of it, seven thousand feet up, holding the state's whole Lahontan cutthroat broodstock.
Heenan Lake from the gate at golden hour — 130 acres of it, seven thousand feet up, holding the state's whole Lahontan cutthroat broodstock.
The rules in cut steel at the wildlife-area entrance — season, sunrise to sunset, catch-and-release, barbless, zero limit — the last thing you read before you rig up.
The rules in cut steel at the wildlife-area entrance — season, sunrise to sunset, catch-and-release, barbless, zero limit — the last thing you read before you rig up.
The gate rail and the lake behind it, first sun over the sage.
The gate rail and the lake behind it, first sun over the sage.
The entrance sign — State of California, Dept of Fish and Wildlife, donated by the Amador Flyfishers — anglers' rigs parked behind.
The entrance sign — State of California, Dept of Fish and Wildlife, donated by the Amador Flyfishers — anglers' rigs parked behind.
Opening weekend, September 2026 — boats already working the far water.
Opening weekend, September 2026 — boats already working the far water.
Deer Season, Zone X-8
A mature Rocky Mountain mule deer buck in November, antlers hard, facing the camera in open timber. Photograph: NPS/Neal Herbert, Yellowstone National Park, 2016. Public domain.
A mature Rocky Mountain mule deer buck in November, antlers hard, facing the camera in open timber. Photograph: NPS/Neal Herbert, Yellowstone National Park, 2016. Public domain.
Camp Stargaze
The hill above the resort by moonlight, stars out — the owner's photograph, August 2023.
The hill above the resort by moonlight, stars out — the owner's photograph, August 2023.
The Carson King
The King — peacock herl body, black thread, golden pheasant tippet tail, brown neck hackle, no wing. A rendering built from the printed dressing, not a photograph of a tied fly.
The King — peacock herl body, black thread, golden pheasant tippet tail, brown neck hackle, no wing. A rendering built from the printed dressing, not a photograph of a tied fly.
The Queen — the same fly with a yellow floss body and yellow thread. Also a rendering, built line by line from appendix entry 102.
The Queen — the same fly with a yellow floss body and yellow thread. Also a rendering, built line by line from appendix entry 102.
Column 20b of the 1950 federal census, 4 April 1950: the industry entry for Anthony A. Whitney reads “Own Cabins.” Occupation, one column left, reads Construction.
Column 20b of the 1950 federal census, 4 April 1950: the industry entry for Anthony A. Whitney reads “Own Cabins.” Occupation, one column left, reads Construction.
Events
A rainbow trout held above the East Fork on opening weekend, one angler steadying it while another photographs it, the river running clear behind.
A rainbow trout held above the East Fork on opening weekend, one angler steadying it while another photographs it, the river running clear behind.
A bald eagle carrying the colors low over the East Fork
A bald eagle carrying the colors low over the East Fork
Heenan Lake at golden hour, the broodstock water below the Monitor road.
Heenan Lake at golden hour, the broodstock water below the Monitor road.
The East Fork under snow in the canyon below the resort — from Phil's archive.
The East Fork under snow in the canyon below the resort — from Phil's archive.
Practical
The sign on Highway 89 at dusk — cabins, river camping, R.V. park.
The sign on Highway 89 at dusk — cabins, river camping, R.V. park.
Dogs
Carson and River on the carved sign under the big juniper, the fish plate propped at the end of the slab.
Carson and River on the carved sign under the big juniper, the fish plate propped at the end of the slab.
Carson and River holding the store porch between the carved bear and the beer sign.
Carson and River holding the store porch between the carved bear and the beer sign.
A resort dog on the cabin deck above the East Fork — the owner's own photograph, on the property. The September shoot reframes this one.
A resort dog on the cabin deck above the East Fork — the owner's own photograph, on the property. The September shoot reframes this one.
Grover Hot Springs
The hot pool at Grover Hot Springs State Park, in the pines above Markleeville.
The hot pool at Grover Hot Springs State Park, in the pines above Markleeville.
Monitor Pass
Heenan Lake below the Monitor road.
Heenan Lake below the Monitor road.
The wildlife-area sign carries the rules in cut steel: September 1 to November 30, catch-and-release, artificial lures, barbless.
The wildlife-area sign carries the rules in cut steel: September 1 to November 30, catch-and-release, artificial lures, barbless.
Rafting the East Carson
The East Fork below the resort — summer flow over the bar, the burn-scarred ridge behind.
The East Fork below the resort — summer flow over the bar, the burn-scarred ridge behind.
Silver Fever
The 1862 brick smelter chimney standing alone at Silver Mountain City —.
The 1862 brick smelter chimney standing alone at Silver Mountain City —.
Chalmers Mansion, 1870 — the namesake of Cabin №6 —.
Chalmers Mansion, 1870 — the namesake of Cabin №6 —.
The Forest Service's Silver Mountain City sign on Highway 4 —.
The Forest Service's Silver Mountain City sign on Highway 4 —.
The Jailhouse Walls sign — the stone jail whose iron cells moved to Markleeville in 1872 —.
The Jailhouse Walls sign — the stone jail whose iron cells moved to Markleeville in 1872 —.
The Silver Mountain marker on Highway 4 — square nails and glass left as offerings on its cap.
The Silver Mountain marker on Highway 4 — square nails and glass left as offerings on its cap.
Hangman's Bridge
Hangman's Bridge — the Highway 89 crossing of the East Fork, with the put-in below it.
Hangman's Bridge — the Highway 89 crossing of the East Fork, with the put-in below it.
A Century at Carson River Resort
The carved slab by the pavilion: Carson River Resort, Since 1920 —.
The carved slab by the pavilion: Carson River Resort, Since 1920 —.
A mile of trout water
Stocked out front · Wild below the bridge