Kit Carson Campground Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters California

P.O. Box 104
Markleeville, California 96120
530-694-1002
online@westrekservices.com

Kit Carson has 10 available single-family campsites and next to the West fork of the Carson River among a beautiful forest of Jeffrey Pines and aspens.  It’s a really nice little campground, but the campsites are on the small size and best suited for tents.  Each site also has a table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate. Campsite #4 is for day use only and campsite #7 is for the friendly camp host. Amenities include water and vault toilets.

Kit Carson – Area Recreation

Popular outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, ATVing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Other campgrounds in the area include Grover Hot Springs State Park, Indian Creek, Turtle Rock Park, Markleeville, and Crystal Springs.

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Best Campsites

1, 2, 5, 6

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Mid May – Mid September

Elevation:

6,909

# of Campsites:

12

Amenities
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • ATV
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • OHVing
  • OTV Trails/Riding
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • River
  • Stargazing
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing

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One Reply to “Kit Carson”

  1. Elizabeth Nenno says:

    Such a Beautiful, Clean and Inviting Campground!! The Ranger is very personable, helpful and provides awesome information regarding the campground and the surrounding area!! I can’t wait to go back!

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