Carlton
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About Carlton
Carlton is a national park campground at Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Carlton 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 55 ft. Campers rate it 4.0/5 across 43 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest include Cal-ida, Fiddle Creek, Indian Valley, Rocky Rest and Ramshorn.
Total reservations in April — 2024: 27 · 2025: 45
Location
Address
Camptonville, California
Coordinates
39.5192, -120.9997
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 169 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cal-ida
Tahoe National Forest
Fiddle Creek
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Rocky Rest
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Ramshorn
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Dark Day Campground
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Carlton FAQ
How far in advance should I book Carlton?
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 Carlton?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Carlton. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Carlton right now?
Carlton 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.
Where is Carlton located?
Carlton is located in Tahoe National Forest, near Camptonville, California.
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