
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Kit Carson Campground
Photo: USFS
Site map
12 campsites at their real positions, from the agency's own site coordinates.
- Campsite
- Loop, in site-number order
About this campground
Nestled in a forest of Jeffrey pines and aspens, Kit Carson campground is perfect for tent camping and smaller RVs. The west fork of the Carson River is located next to the campground, with several sites right next to the water. Great fishing and views! Kit Carson is exceptionally beautiful in the fall.
Sites and hookups
- Campsites
- 12
- Sites by type
- 3 tent
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Waterfront sites
- 12
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov
Amenities
- Vault toilets
- Drinking water
- Camp host
- Firewood
RV parks near Kit Carson Campground
Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.
More federal campgrounds nearby
- Crystal Springs2.8 mi · Forest Service17 sites
- Indian Creek Campground6.2 mi · BLM31 sites · RVs to 45 ft · 1 pull-through · Waterfront sites
- Silver Lake East- Eldorado7 mi · Forest Service65 sites · RVs to 55 ft
- Markleeville8.4 mi · Forest Service9 sites
- Hope Valley8.5 mi · Forest Service21 sites · RVs to 45 ft · Waterfront sites
- Woods Lake Campground8.8 mi · Forest Service · First come
- Caples Lake Campground9.9 mi · Forest Service · First come
- Kirkwood Campground11.4 mi · Forest Service · First come
Public recreation nearby
Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.
- Indian Creek Recreation AreaPublic land · 6.8 mi to center · BLMDetails
- Lake Tahoe Basin Management UnitPublic land · 11.5 mi to center · Forest ServiceDetails
- Eldorado National ForestPublic land · 19.4 mi to center · Forest ServiceDetails
- Faye-Luther Trail SystemPublic land · 28.4 mi to center · BLMDetails
Data Source: Recreation.gov


