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Kit Carson Campground

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.5 (68)
Kit Carson Campground
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
3 of the last 50 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Kit Carson Campground in California has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 Upper Loop #09 & Upper Loop #10 next to each othersites Lower Loop #05, Upper Loop #09, #10
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites Lower Loop #02

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Lower Loop #05 — site 5
Site Lower Loop #05 · site 5USFS
Campsite Lower Loop #05 — site 5 driveway
Site Lower Loop #05 · site 5 drivewayUSFS
Campsite Upper Loop #09 — site 9 amenities
Site Upper Loop #09 · site 9 amenitiesUSFS
Campsite Upper Loop #09 — tent area
Site Upper Loop #09 · tent areaUSFS
Campsite Upper Loop #10 — site 10
Site Upper Loop #10 · site 10USFS
Campsite Upper Loop #10 — site 10 tent area
Site Upper Loop #10 · site 10 tent areaUSFS
Campsite Lower Loop #02 — Site 2
Site Lower Loop #02 · Site 2USFS
Campsite Lower Loop #02 — site 2 driveway
Site Lower Loop #02 · site 2 drivewayUSFS
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Nearest DC fast charging: 8.4 mi away.

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Kit Carson Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~339 mi from LA💵 $26/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★★66 ratings
5★46
4★10
3★9
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon1.2/4
AT&T0.2/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Kit Carson Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Kit Carson Campground?

Kit Carson Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Kit Carson Campground?

Campsite fees at Kit Carson Campground run about $26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Kit Carson Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Kit Carson Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Kit Carson Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Kit Carson Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 4–12 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Kit Carson Campground a good campground?

Kit Carson Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 68 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Kit Carson Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Kit Carson Campground, Verizon rates highest at 1.2 out of 5 from 23 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Kit Carson Campground located?

Kit Carson Campground is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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