Kit Carson Campground vs Silver Lake East: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 45 ft vs 55 ft · 23.3 vs 30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Silver Lake East for room for a longer rig (55 ft longest listed site vs 45 ft longest listed site).
Public-agency 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 | Kit Carson Campground | Silver Lake East |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 5.0 (51 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (98 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (26 of 27 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 | 0 pull-through, 12 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 31 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 12 paved site driveways (listing) | 14 paved, 18 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Water at 1 site (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (20 reports), T-Mobile 0 (4 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (32 reports), AT&T 1 (29 reports), T-Mobile 1 (9 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 12 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 16 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Getting there | 23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Kit Carson Campground or Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground is closer: 23.3 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 30.2 miles for Silver Lake East (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Kit Carson Campground and Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Silver Lake East: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Kit Carson Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Silver Lake East: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Kit Carson Campground vs Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (listing). Silver Lake East: Longest RV site listed: 55 ft (26 of 27 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Kit Carson Campground and Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground: Drinking water listed (listing). Silver Lake East: Water at 1 site (listing).
Is there cell service at Kit Carson Campground or Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (20 reports), T-Mobile 0 (4 reports) (listing). Silver Lake East: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (32 reports), AT&T 1 (29 reports), T-Mobile 1 (9 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Kit Carson Campground and Silver Lake East?
Kit Carson Campground is rated 5.0 from 51 reviews on Recreation.gov; Silver Lake East is rated 4.0 from 98 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Kit Carson Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Silver Lake East: live availability, sites and rules
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