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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
Stacy K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Stunning nature, small sites. Could barely fit 2 large tents. waterfront site still requires a steep walk down a slippery path to get to the water; where you have to cross boulders and a fallen tree to access the water. It was easier to walk down the road more and then access the river. Bugs were not bad. No cell service which
I don't mind. Highway makes a lot of noise and sirens nightly.
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop
Sites were all really clean and well maintained. Also, the camp host was a really nice guy and helped point us to some cool trails nearby. I will for sure be visiting here again!
Sheilah B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper Loop
We try to visit this little campground each year. We love that it there aren't many campsites and it makes for an intimate camping experience. We love fishing in the river, cooking at campsite and eating at the nearby restaurants. A quick trip to Grover Hot Springs is always on our schedule. Campground and restroom were clean. We do miss having a camp host at this location. On our first trip there the camp host gave us good info about the area.
John B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Nice camp but needs work. Signage and water spigot damaged. FS campground should be 1/2 price with Senior Lifetime Pass, but they charged me full price. Pretty camp but too much traffic noise. Generally less noise after 9pm.
Erin O
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop
Nice campground.
Nicholas R
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
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Timothy B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Everything was great. Hosts were very 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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