Kit Carson Campground is located along the West Carson River only a mile from Hope Valley. Visitors to the campground appreciate its intimate setting among the trees and close proximity to great fishing in the Carson River. Many popular attractions are within easy driving distance, including South Lake Tahoe, Carson Pass, and Blue Lakes.
Kit Carson Campground has 12 sites. Three of the sites are designated for tents only, while the rest can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Campsites are among a forest of aspens and Jeffrey pines. Several campsites are next to the river.
| Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Kit Carson Campground Location: | On Highway 88, 1 mile east of the highway's junction with Highway 89 and 10 miles east of Carson Pass |
| Elevation: | 6,900 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 115 miles South Lake Tahoe - 22 miles |
| Campground Open: | Mid-May through late September |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Carson Ranger District: | (775) 882-2766 |
| Reservations for Kit Carson Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through early September. From late April until mid-May campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $18 per night |
| Reservations: | Kit Carson Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Kit Carson Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Campground Map: | Kit Carson Campground Map |
| Attractions near Kit Carson Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Carson Pass Information Station
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
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Kit Carson Campground
Campers at the Kit Carson Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.