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
Sara T
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
Beautiful campground! It was quiet and clean. Campsites were very private. The wildflowers were incredible. I will go back!
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
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.
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
Douglas R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Great campground, smaller and quiet and right on the river.
Ronen B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Kind host. Enjoyed great weather, ice and firewood. Thanks!
Bernard S
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Great Location. We were in the woods by the river.Only thing was the traffic noise at times
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. |
