Hiking & snowshoe
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Kit Carson Campground is in Markleeville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
23.3 vs 14.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 45 ft vs 55 ft · 23.3 vs 30.2 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →RVs to 45 ft vs 34 ft · listed from $26 vs $14/night
Read comparison →| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Kit Carson Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
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Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Tent Only Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
Enter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Tent Only Nonelectric”.
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| Site | Sa 7 | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01 tent only nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 12 tent only nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 07 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 09 tent only nonelectric | – | $26 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Peter G ★ 5 · Sep 2025Mark, the camp host was excellent . He kept the Campgrounds , bathrooms and all ver clean and was informative . Campsites are good size and nice slots . The hwy noise is what it is but doable . Right on thew W Fork of Carson River for good fishing .
Stephen K ★ 5 · Aug 2025We had a great time at this small campground filled with pine and aspen trees. The host, Mark, was awesome and he keeps the campground and the restrooms sparkling clean. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend Kit Carson Campground. You won't be disappointed! And Mark deserves a raise!
Wil P ★ 5 · Jul 2025Beautiful campground. Great host.
23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Kit Carson Campground sits along the west fork of the Carson River in Woodfords Canyon and is set among Jeffrey pines, quaking aspens and steep canyon walls. The campground has 12 sites total: nine sites are configured to accommodate both tents and smaller RVs, and three are tent-only, with several campsites located right at the water's edge for easy access to riverbank fishing and quiet river views. Each site includes a picnic table, a fire ring, and a bear-resistant food storage box; the campground provides drinking water, vault toilets, and garbage containers. A camp host is on site during …
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.7 mi · Sand Harbor 29.2 mi
Picks are 45 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Kit Carson Campground, not driving.
