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Kit Carson Campground

US Forest Service · California

Kit Carson Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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. Recreation Visitors can explore scenic driving and photography along the Carson Pass Scenic Byway.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$26/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
60
Phone
530-694-1002
Coordinates
38.77678, -119.89461

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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