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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
Brian K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Loved it here. The camp host was very nice and accommodating. There's a small stream with trout nearby. A small meadow for stargazing. The cleanest vault toilets ever! And not too far from Tahoe.
Brian K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Loved it here. The camp host was very nice and accommodating. There's a small stream with trout nearby. A small meadow for stargazing. The cleanest vault toilets ever! And not too far from Tahoe.
JOHANNA M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
This was a great upper elevation campground. Roads in and out are a bit steep & windy, but overall not too difficult to get in & out of. The sites were clean, the camp host was amazing! Its close enough to walk to the river, nice locations to swim or goof off if you're not into fishing. lots of hiking trails within a short drive.
JOHANNA M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
This was a great upper elevation campground. Roads in and out are a bit steep & windy, but overall not too difficult to get in & out of. The sites were clean, the camp host was amazing! Its close enough to walk to the river, nice locations to swim or goof off if you're not into fishing. lots of hiking trails within a short drive.
Matthew K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Nice campsite, right on the river no cell phone service unfortunately which made the wife uneasy
Matthew K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Nice campsite, right on the river no cell phone service unfortunately which made the wife uneasy
Jimmy Simpler
May 16, 2019
Another beautiful park with the Carson river running next to it. High away in the mountains but right down the road from the best pie shop ever!! Big recommend. Plus campsites are kept clean. And they have area for bolder hopping, fishing and gold panning
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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