About Kit Carson Campground
Number of accommodations: 7
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (57)
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful setting among pine and aspen trees, and excellent camp host, Mark, who provides valuable information and maintains the facilities well. While some reviews mention highway noise and the presence of ants, the campground offers good-sized sites, easy access to fishing in the Carson River, and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, visitors recommend it as a hidden gem for a peaceful getaway.
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful setting among pine and aspen trees, and excellent camp host, Mark, who provides valuable information and maintains the facilities well. While some reviews mention highway noise and the presence of ants, the campground offers good-sized sites, easy access to fishing in the Carson River, and a cozy atmosphere. Overall, visitors recommend it as a hidden gem for a peaceful getaway.
Review Summary
Peter G
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Mark, the camp host was excellent . He kept the Campgrounds , bathrooms and all ver clean and was informative .
Campsites are good size and nice slots . The hwy noise is what it is but doable . Right on thew W Fork of Carson River for good fishing .
Cyndi Huffman
August 14, 2025
Super overgrown. Maybe good to car or tent camp. Beautiful setting but the access road within the campgrounds could use some tending.
Stephen K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper Loop
We had a great time at this small campground filled with pine and aspen trees. The host, Mark, was awesome and he keeps the campground and the restrooms sparkling clean. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend Kit Carson Campground. You won't be disappointed! And Mark deserves a raise!
Wil P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Beautiful campground. Great host.
michael d
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
great host clean bathroomsEasy check in
Beccah W
VerifiedJune 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
This campground is a hidden gem - lots of privacy, beautiful trees around each site, easy access to the river, and the cleanest pit toilets we’ve seen in a long time! Sites are not adequate for bigger tents and there is some road noise at night, but nothing we couldn’t work around. Camp host was attentive and checked in on us each day. Great stay overall.
phil d
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Great spot, great host, very clean facilities
Gloria D
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Clean spot, nice kept bathroom, lots of ants so not ideal for dogs. Excellent for hanging out by the river.
DEBI LYNN S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Mark was a very cordial and thorough Camp Host.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop
Our place to get away and enjoy the Carson River in relative peace and quiet!
Location Kit Carson Campground
Address:
P.O. Box 104
Markleeville, CA, 96120
United States
From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 89 over Luther Pass to the 88/89 interchange. Turn left on 88; go approximately 1 mile to campground entrance on your left. From Gardnerville, Carson City or Minden, Nevada, take Hwy 395 to Hwy 88. Head south on Hwy 88 for approximately 19 miles to the campground entrance in Woodfords Canyon on north side.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7768 / -119.895
Elevation: 2092 feet
Policies & Rules
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Caution: this bear country. Be prepared to keep your camp clean and food stored in appropriate storage containers. |
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This campground has small parking spurs. Please verify your vehicle size before making your reservation. |
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A per day, per site, daily fee will be collected for extra vehicles on-site. |
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Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
