Hiking & snowshoe
Kit Carson Campground
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Kit Carson Campground is in Markleeville, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
Markleeville, CA
23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line
Quick facts
| 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.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 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
- Pull-through / back-in
- 0 pull-through, 12 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Pit Toilets
- Day Use Area
- Drinking Water Peak Season
- Host
Why stay here?
- 12.8 mi from Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line).
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Rated 5.0★ across 51 guest reviews.
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Sites that match your setup
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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$26/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$26/night
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Other nearby options
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View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | 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
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Kit Carson Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Kit Carson Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Kit Carson Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Kit Carson Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Kit Carson Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
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.
Location
23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 1:00 PM
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
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 …
Amenities
Accessible Pit ToiletsDay Use AreaDrinking Water Peak SeasonHost
Nearby activities
HikingFishingCampingBiking
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (9 of 9 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 0 pull-through, 12 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 12 paved site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (20 reports), T-Mobile 0 (4 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 12 of 12 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $26/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Getting there
- Listing 23.3 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 12.8 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 16.7 mi · Sand Harbor 29.2 mi
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 45 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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