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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
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.
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
Bob G
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Upper Loop
Love this campground
Desmond G
VerifiedJuly 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Upper Loop
Lovely place
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
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!
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.
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
