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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
Paul H
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
My wife and I camp here a few times a year, which is easy for us as it is only about a 45 minute drive from home. Small and somewhat hidden campground which is close to the road so you do get some road noise. The upper loop is definitely not for larger trailers of RV's, and is quieter than the lower loop. We can fit our 22' Mini Lite in most of the spots in the upper loop. If you have anything larger there are a few spots on the lower loop that can accommodate larger trailers but the tradeoff is more road noise. Some spots in the lower loop are first come first served, and are usually open when we are there. Pit toilets are generally clean, and potable water available throughout the campground. The Carson River runs between the campground and the road providing a nice spot for afternoon meanderings. Kit Carson has become one of our favorite getaways in the summer and fall.
Paul H
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
My wife and I camp here a few times a year, which is easy for us as it is only about a 45 minute drive from home. Small and somewhat hidden campground which is close to the road so you do get some road noise. The upper loop is definitely not for larger trailers of RV's, and is quieter than the lower loop. We can fit our 22' Mini Lite in most of the spots in the upper loop. If you have anything larger there are a few spots on the lower loop that can accommodate larger trailers but the tradeoff is more road noise. Some spots in the lower loop are first come first served, and are usually open when we are there. Pit toilets are generally clean, and potable water available throughout the campground. The Carson River runs between the campground and the road providing a nice spot for afternoon meanderings. Kit Carson has become one of our favorite getaways in the summer and fall.
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
We have visited this wonderful campsite many times over the years. It sits right by the river (plus!) and right next to the river is Hwy 88 (minus). The traffic noise isn't too bad and at night there is almost NO traffic but currently there is construction on the bridge right by the camp and crews can start very early there. Access to the river is very nice. Camp condition: Good but not great. The restroom near our site was out of toilet paper for our entire stay (but was clean otherwise). Never saw the camp host.
Michael W
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
We have visited this wonderful campsite many times over the years. It sits right by the river (plus!) and right next to the river is Hwy 88 (minus). The traffic noise isn't too bad and at night there is almost NO traffic but currently there is construction on the bridge right by the camp and crews can start very early there. Access to the river is very nice. Camp condition: Good but not great. The restroom near our site was out of toilet paper for our entire stay (but was clean otherwise). Never saw the camp host.
John S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Great campground with a good caretaker.
John S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Great campground with a good caretaker.
gael R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Upper Loop
The campground is poorly maintained.
There was garbage on the sites and they were not cleared of underground.
The site 09 was way too steep to install even a small tent (maybe a one person tent would fit).
I won’t recommend this campground.
gael R
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Upper Loop
The campground is poorly maintained.
There was garbage on the sites and they were not cleared of underground.
The site 09 was way too steep to install even a small tent (maybe a one person tent would fit).
I won’t recommend this campground.
Stephen W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper Loop
Close to hwy good and bad. Water and rest rooms close. Restrooms clean.
Stephen W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper Loop
Close to hwy good and bad. Water and rest rooms close. Restrooms clean.
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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