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Kit Carson Campground

in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
45 ft
Sites
12
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Yes
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

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Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Kit Carson Campground

Located on the West fork of the Carson River amidst Jeffrey Pines and aspens.

Before you go

Season

May – September

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

Per Day: $26 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Hours

May - September, as weather and conditions allow.

Restrictions

California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). • Dog must be on a leash at campground.

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