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Kit Carson Campground
5 mi west of Alpine Village, CA · Verizon 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Kit Carson Campground
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. 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. This campground has drinking water, garbage containers, and vault toilets. Each campsite has a bear box, fire pit and picnic table. There is a camp…
- Fees: **Per Day:** $26 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, FS
- Where: 5 mi west of Alpine Village, CA · 38.77678, -119.89461
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsethief | Horse | 0.5 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Pickett Peak Road | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 5.7 mi |
| Connector Road Spur B | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Pickett Peak Trail | ATV / OHV | 1.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Luther Scotts | Horse | 2.8 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Double Burnside Lake Trail | ATV / OHV | 3.0 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 28 mi.
Dump station: 12.2 mi
Water fill-up: 12.2 mi
Propane: 10.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Hope Valley Resort 0.2 mi
- Crystal Springs Campground 2.9 mi
- Hope Valley Campground 3.8 mi
- Luther Pass Campground 6.2 mi
- Turtle Rock Campground 6.2 mi
- Indian Creek Campground 6.5 mi