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About Kit Carson Campground
Number of accommodations: 7
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (107)
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground is praised for its beautiful setting with pine and aspen trees and excellent access to the Carson River, making it ideal for fishing. Camp host Mark is highlighted for his cleanliness and attentiveness, ensuring well-maintained facilities. While there is some highway noise and limited space for larger tents, visitors find the campground to be a hidden gem offering privacy and a cozy atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Kit Carson Campground is praised for its beautiful setting with pine and aspen trees and excellent access to the Carson River, making it ideal for fishing. Camp host Mark is highlighted for his cleanliness and attentiveness, ensuring well-maintained facilities. While there is some highway noise and limited space for larger tents, visitors find the campground to be a hidden gem offering privacy and a cozy atmosphere.
Review Summary
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Walter A
VerifiedMay 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: Lower Loop
Needs updating, nice one nighter type spot.
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.
The campground is accessible via Hwy 88, which connects to Hwy 395 approximately 19 miles to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7768 / -119.895
Elevation: 2092 feet
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
