Grover Hot Springs State Park vs Kit Carson Campground: side-by-side comparison
State park campground vs public-agency campground · RVs to 24 ft vs 45 ft.
Verdict: Pick Kit Carson Campground for room for a longer rig (45 ft longest listed site vs 24 ft longest listed site).
State park campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Grover Hot Springs State Park | Kit Carson Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | California State Parks | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | No reviews listed | 5.0 (51 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $35/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (30 of 40 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | Not listed — check with campground | 0 pull-through, 12 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 66 paved site driveways (listing) | 12 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Not listed — check with campground | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Pets allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Not listed — check with campground | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (20 reports), T-Mobile 0 (4 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 0 of 66 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 12 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 30 nights max (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 29.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 18.7 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Grover Hot Springs State Park or Kit Carson Campground?
Kit Carson Campground is closer: 23.3 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 29.3 miles for Grover Hot Springs State Park (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Grover Hot Springs State Park and Kit Carson Campground?
Grover Hot Springs State Park: Reservable on reservecalifornia.com (listing). Kit Carson Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Grover Hot Springs State Park: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Kit Carson Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Grover Hot Springs State Park vs Kit Carson Campground?
Grover Hot Springs State Park: Longest RV site listed: 24 ft (30 of 40 RV sites list a length) (listing). Kit Carson Campground: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Grover Hot Springs State Park and Kit Carson Campground?
Grover Hot Springs State Park: Not listed — check with campground. Kit Carson Campground: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at Grover Hot Springs State Park or Kit Carson Campground?
Grover Hot Springs State Park: Not listed — check with campground. Kit Carson Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (20 reports), T-Mobile 0 (4 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
Go to the campgrounds
- Grover Hot Springs State Park: live availability, sites and rules
- Kit Carson Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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