Kit Carson Campground
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At a Glance
About Kit Carson Campground
Kit Carson Campground is a national park campground at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters in Alpine County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Kit Carson Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.4/5 across 40 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters include Crystal Springs and Markleeville.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 28 · 2024: 39 · 2025: 57
Location
Address
Markleeville, California
Coordinates
38.7768, -119.8946
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 131 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Crystal Springs
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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Hot Springs Campground (sites 1-36)
Grover Hot Springs SP
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Indian Creek Campground (ca)
Indian Creek Recreation Area
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Hot Springs Campground (sites 37-76)
Grover Hot Springs SP
Silver Lake East- Eldorado
Eldorado National Forest
Markleeville
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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Kit Carson Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Kit Carson Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Kit Carson Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Kit Carson Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Kit Carson Campground right now?
Kit Carson Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Kit Carson Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Kit Carson Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 29 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Kit Carson Campground?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Kit Carson Campground using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Kit Carson Campground located?
Kit Carson Campground is located in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, near Markleeville, California.
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