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Kingston Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May to October. Kingston Campground is a National Forest campground near Kingston, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Kingston, Nevada

Kingston Canyon along Kingston Canyon Road, near the campgroundKingston Canyon Road at about 7,020 feet, less than half a mile from the campgroundRock walls and fall color along Kingston Canyon Road above the campgroundAspens in autumn color along Kingston Canyon Road, up the canyon from the campground
Kingston Canyon along Kingston Canyon Road, near the campgroundKingston Canyon Road at about 7,020 feet, less than half a mile from the campgroundRock walls and fall color along Kingston Canyon Road above the campgroundAspens in autumn color along Kingston Canyon Road, up the canyon from the campground1 / 4

Kingston Canyon along Kingston Canyon Road, near the campground. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
Access road
Dirt
Cell service
No coverage
Shade
Some shade

Kingston Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Groves Lake and the Toiyabe Crest Trail: Groves Lake, a small county-owned lake popular for trout fishing, is about 2.5 miles from the campground, which also sits near the north trailhead of the roughly 70-mile Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Sites and hookups

Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26; campsitephotos.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Cell service, reported
No coverage
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
7,100 ft

39.2229, -117.1432 in Lander. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Kingston Campground is open from May to October , at 7,100 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kingston Campground?
No. Kingston Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Kingston Campground?
Camping at Kingston Campground is free.
Does Kingston Campground have RV hookups?
No. Kingston Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Is there drinking water at Kingston Campground?
No. Kingston Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Kingston Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kingston Campground.
When is Kingston Campground open?
Kingston Campground is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at Kingston Campground?
The stay limit at Kingston Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Kingston Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Kingston Campground. Visitor reports on record agree. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Kingston Campground?
Kingston Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Kingston Campground

fishypedia.com · 1.7 miles

Kingston Campground sits on Groves Lake, 1.7 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Groves Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Kingston Campground, in straight-line miles: Spencer Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles), and Diana's Punch Bowl (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Kingston and campgrounds in Lander.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (toilets, water, petsAllowed, elevationFt, season, fee, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-26
  • thedyrt.com (maxRvLengthFt, cellService, fireRings, accessRoad, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-26
  • maps.campendium.com (elevationFt, accessRoad, shade, cellService, maxRvLengthFt), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-26
  • campsitephotos.com (sites (checked, conflicting, not used)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

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