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
Tim L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
We had a great view of the river, and the camp host kept everything (including the bathroom) neat and tidy. Traffic noise from Hwy 88 quieted down pretty much at night. Day hikes to Meiss Meadow and Winnemucca Lake showed us great wildflower displays (mid-July). In the evenings we watched the sunsets and the changing colors at nearby Hope Valley. Overall, a fine camping experience.
Bruce M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
I enjoyed my short overnight camping trip here. While the CG is close to Ca-88 it’s not so close that you can’t enjoy some peace and quiet. I didn’t have any contact with the camp host but from what I observed they were on site Md had interaction with other guests.
The vault toilet was clean and the host were kind enough to have enough toilet paper. Also, the water spigot nearest the restroom had soft soap to wash your hands.
All the campsites except #1 looked nice. The drive pad for #1 looked to be in poor condition with broken asphalt and a steeper approach.
Cindyt H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Hosts are fantastic
Jean D
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop
This is a small campground in a great area. It's a short drive to Carson Pass, where there are wonderful hiking trails.
Nancy S
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Upper Loop
Unfortunately I had just an overnight stay. The campground was equally adjacent to highway 88 which was under major construction with an automatic stop light that allowed one way traffic only, and the river whose melodious sound of rushing water filled the air and blocked at least some of the traffic sounds. Coming from New Mexico, the sound of that water was such a treat! The camping sites were well kept, made unique by a variety of alpine trees, plants and gigantic (car sized) boulders. Wondrous contrast to the green space all around.
Camp hosts were friendly, had firewood for sale (self service), and the few neighbors I met were friendly. I
Walter A
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Needs updating, nice one nighter type spot.
JoAnna D
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Clean campground and bathrooms. Sites were well taken care of and spacious. Close to Lake Tahoe. Enjoyed hanging out and playing in the river.
Bob G
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
Love this campground
Mr Lichen
July 20, 2021
This is a wonderful well maintained campground with pristine facilities! I am sending good wishes to the hosts during these devistating fire conditions. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there during late June before the tamarack fire and wish safety and protection for the hosts and future visitors.
Desmond G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Lovely place
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. |
