Boats & cruises
| Location | Markleeville, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $26/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (51 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 45 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 9 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More California RV parks with: Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Kit Carson Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights93 sites open for every night
First come, first served
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Kit Carson Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Markleeville. It lists 9 RV or RV/tent sites and 3 tent sites for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 01 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 02 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 03 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 05 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 06 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 07 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 08 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 09 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | 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 | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (51 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Mark, 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 . ”
Markleeville, CA · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft.
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 the season and firewood is available for sale. The aspens turn vivid in autumn, making fall visits particularly scenic, while the limited size of the campground helps keep the experience intimate and relatively quiet compared with larger forest campgrounds. The surrounding area opens into a wide range of outdoor options: anglers can fish the Carson River and boat on nearby lakes, and trailheads for the Mokelumne Wilderness, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Tahoe Rim Trail (a trailhead is within roughly five miles) are all a short drive away. Rock climbing, canyon exploration, horseback riding and mountain biking are all supported in the broader Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and the forest also offers hunting, OHV routes and winter-sport opportunities depending on season and conditions. Services are nearby Sorensen's Resort offers groceries and a restaurant, Grover Hot Springs State Park in Markleeville has public soaking pools, and Lake Tahoe and the communities of Minden and Carson City (with additional dining and entertainment options) are within easy driving distance. Kit Carson is accessed from Highway 88 through Woodfords Canyon (from South Lake Tahoe, follow Hwy 89 over Luther Pass to the 88/89 junction; from the Carson Valley take Hwy 395 to Hwy 88 and head into Woodfords Canyon), and campers should check with the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters for current fees, seasonal dates and reservation policies before planning a trip.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
Picks are 45 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 50 mi straight-line from Kit Carson Campground. RV rentals in Reno
Pick up in Carson City
Pick up in Mound House
Pick up in Mound House| – |
| $26 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $26 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Kit Carson Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
