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About Kit Carson Campground
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (127)
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with clean facilities and a friendly camp host, making it a great spot for those seeking an intimate camping experience. Visitors appreciate the secluded atmosphere, access to fishing, and nearby dining options, although some noted traffic noise from the highway and limited space for larger tents. Overall, the campground is praised for its cleanliness and charm, making it a favorite for return visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with clean facilities and a friendly camp host, making it a great spot for those seeking an intimate camping experience. Visitors appreciate the secluded atmosphere, access to fishing, and nearby dining options, although some noted traffic noise from the highway and limited space for larger tents. Overall, the campground is praised for its cleanliness and charm, making it a favorite for return visits.
Review Summary
Christopher C
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
While the campground is pretty remote, the highway sound and proximity to Hope Valley Cafe provide a touch of civilization. Conveniently located next to the Carson River - great swimming hole to beat the heat! We were lucky enough to snag Site #5 - it is located on its own and closest to the river. Camp host was very knowledgeable and friendly. We did not encounter any wildlife, but we were informed site 5 is a popular trailway for bears and mountain lions - so lock up your food and stay alert! We didn't have any cell service with T-mobile. We were in an RV, but we did use the facilities which were clean and well maintained.
Colleen W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful aspen! Noise from highway during daytime but quiet river sounds at night. Campsite 8 very private.
Highlight---The kindest, most responsible and maybe the most intelligent camp host I have ever met! She was equally committed to her job, the land and the safety of the campers. Cleanest facilities ever, no trash. KEEP her--a good camp host is a treasure.
thanks for asking
Colleen W
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful aspen! Noise from highway during daytime but quiet river sounds at night. Campsite 8 very private.
Highlight---The kindest, most responsible and maybe the most intelligent camp host I have ever met! She was equally committed to her job, the land and the safety of the campers. Cleanest facilities ever, no trash. KEEP her--a good camp host is a treasure.
thanks for asking
Michael W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
This is a great little campsite. Camp Host this season is doing a great job keeping the place clean.
Michael W
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
This is a great little campsite. Camp Host this season is doing a great job keeping the place clean.
paola B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
The host was great and the campsite and bathrooms were clean. It was great to have the river nearby. We really enjoyed our stay.
paola B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
The host was great and the campsite and bathrooms were clean. It was great to have the river nearby. We really enjoyed our stay.
Russell S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
We stayed here early in September and had a good experience and stay over for 3 nights. The camp host was helpful and friendly but gave us our space. I would give him a 10 rating on supervising and maintaining his campground.
The camp itself is close to the highway so road noise is noticeable.
Up the road, just past the Luther Pass road junction, is a fishing platform site. From there, a mountain bike trail can be ridden up the old Luther Pass road to the summit.
Russell S
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
We stayed here early in September and had a good experience and stay over for 3 nights. The camp host was helpful and friendly but gave us our space. I would give him a 10 rating on supervising and maintaining his campground.
The camp itself is close to the highway so road noise is noticeable.
Up the road, just past the Luther Pass road junction, is a fishing platform site. From there, a mountain bike trail can be ridden up the old Luther Pass road to the summit.
Trevor S
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
I stayed in site 2 and it was wonderful. The campground is beautiful, easy to get to, and has a useful bear box. The site is perfect for a small tent or a camper (or both) and the camp host is friendly and helpful
Location & Directions for Kit Carson Campground
P.O. Box 104, Markleeville, CA 96120 United States
Elevation: 2,092 ft
Getting There
From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 89 over Luther Pass to the 88/89 interchange. Turn left on 88; go approximately 1 mi to campground entrance on your left. From Gardnerville, Carson City or Minden, Nevada, take Hwy 395 to Hwy 88. Head south on Hwy...
From South Lake Tahoe, take Hwy 89 over Luther Pass to the 88/89 interchange. Turn left on 88; go approximately 1 mi 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 mi to the campground entrance in Woodfords Canyon on north side.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Hwy 88, which connects to Hwy 395 approximately 19 miles to the east.
Policies & Rules
General
- Caution: this bear country. Be prepared to keep your camp clean and food stored in appropriate storage containers.
- This campground has small parking spurs. Please verify your vehicle size before making your reservation.
- A per day, per site, daily fee will be collected for extra vehicles on-site.
- Opening and closing dates are subject to change due to existing weather conditions.
- 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.
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