About Kit Carson Campground
Number of accommodations: 7
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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
clayton h
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: Upper Loop
Eric the campground host was amazing! Give this guy a raise!
Campground is cold at night so be prepared. There is a small river that you can explore and fish at. Bathrooms were clean and fresh
Ho Kim (Hogan)
June 19, 2020
1. next to river, but next to highway so very noise when cars are passing through
2. nice small camp ground, but no place to pitch tent (most sites). mine was site #5 which is one of two sites next to river. ideal for small trailer (2 people). not good for big family at all. I stayed for the day and left at night because I couldnt pitch 6 people tent.
3. nice table & bear storage box (fairly new), but NO shower.
4. good and friendly host
Brian K
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Loved it here. The camp host was very nice and accommodating. There's a small stream with trout nearby. A small meadow for stargazing. The cleanest vault toilets ever! And not too far from Tahoe.
JOHANNA M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
This was a great upper elevation campground. Roads in and out are a bit steep & windy, but overall not too difficult to get in & out of. The sites were clean, the camp host was amazing! Its close enough to walk to the river, nice locations to swim or goof off if you're not into fishing. lots of hiking trails within a short drive.
Matthew K
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: Lower Loop
Nice campsite, right on the river no cell phone service unfortunately which made the wife uneasy
Jimmy Simpler
May 16, 2019
Another beautiful park with the Carson river running next to it. High away in the mountains but right down the road from the best pie shop ever!! Big recommend. Plus campsites are kept clean. And they have area for bolder hopping, fishing and gold panning
Anonymous
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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. |
