Kit Carson Campground
Alpine Village, California · 6,896 ft · In Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Photos: USFS
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,896 ft (2,102 m)6,896 ft2,102 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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. Enjoy the splendor of fall with colorful foliage displays or fishing and boating in one of the several nearby lakes. Hikers are surrounded by trailheads within a short drive – Mokelumne Wilderness, and the Pacific Crest Trail, among many others. Whether it is rock climbing or exploring the canyon, outdoor enthusiasts will relish the options in this area.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Kit Carson Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny49°17°
- WedSunny60°22°
- ThuSunny61°22°
- FriSunny66°25°
- SatSunny65°24°
Nearby camping
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Hope Valley Resort
Campground · 0.2 mi · Alpine Village
Scotts Lake Dispersed Camping
Dispersed · 2.6 mi · Meyers
Crystal Springs
Public Land · 2.8 mi · Alpine Village
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Alpine Village share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 2.6 mi
Scotts Lake Dispersed Camping
Meyers, CA
- 14 mi
Camp site
South Lake Tahoe, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
- 16 mi
Grouse Flat
Bear Valley, CA
- 16 mi
Kennedy Flat
Bear Valley, CA
- 16 mi
Highway 4 Ohv-Hermit Valley
Bear Valley, CA
- 17 mi
Camp site
Meyers, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Eldorado National Forest
Location and contact
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