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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
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 .
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!
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.
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
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.
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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