Kit Carson Campground
Its 11 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $26 per night, and it is open from mid May to mid September. Kit Carson Campground is a National Forest campground near Woodfords, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $26 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 11
- Tent sites
- 3
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
11 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lower Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 01 |
| 02 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 02 |
| 03 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 03 |
| 05 | Lower Loop | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Lower Loop, site 05 |
| 06 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 06 |
| 07 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 07 |
| 08 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 08 |
| 09 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 09 |
| 10 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 10 |
| 11 | Upper Loop | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 11 |
| 12 | Upper Loop | Tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Upper Loop, site 12 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,863 ft
38.7764, -119.8962 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Kit Carson Campground is open from mid May to mid September , at 6,863 ft.
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Kit Carson Campground?
Sites at Kit Carson Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234739).
How much does it cost to camp at Kit Carson Campground?
Camping at Kit Carson Campground costs Single Site: $26 per night.
How many campsites does Kit Carson Campground have?
Kit Carson Campground has 11 campsites, including 3 tent sites.
Does Kit Carson Campground have RV hookups?
No. Kit Carson Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Kit Carson Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Kit Carson Campground; 11 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Kit Carson Campground?
Yes, Kit Carson Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Kit Carson Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kit Carson Campground.
When is Kit Carson Campground open?
Kit Carson Campground is open from mid May to mid September.
Who manages Kit Carson Campground?
Kit Carson Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Kit Carson Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Kit Carson Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 6.3 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 14 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 16 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 17
- Season
- late April to late September
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- mid May to mid September
- Fee
- Single Site: $32 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Indian Creek Campground - Sites
- 28
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Woodfords and campgrounds in Alpine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)