Kit Carson Lodge

Mountain Kit Carson lodge with restaurant

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A great choice for a stay in Kit Carson, Kit Carson Lodge features a marina. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Aroma at Silver Lake, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Marina
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Kayaking

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
A wooden-paneled bathroom with a toilet, a towel rack, and a shower curtain with a nature pattern.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a desk, and large windows.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a large window.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, desk, and window.

Hotel Rooms ( 2 Person ) Non Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A wooden-paneled bathroom with a toilet, a framed picture, and a shower curtain with animal prints.
A wooden cabin room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A cabin with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a painting on the wall.
A wooden cabin room with two beds, a wooden deck, and a view of trees and a lake.

Hotel Rooms (3 person) Non-Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake and forest.
A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a window.
A cozy cabin room with a bed, a chair, a table, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.

Cabins ( 2 Person ) Non Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden bench, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy cabin room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, and a window.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, two windows, and a framed picture on the wall.

Cabins (3 person) Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a white refrigerator, a black stove, and white cabinets.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a door, surrounded by tall trees and a clear sky.

Cabin ( 4 Person ) Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon
A wooden bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower curtain with a forest pattern.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a white refrigerator, a black stove, and white cabinets.
A wooden cabin bedroom with two beds, a small wooden table, and a window with a view of the outside.
A cabin with two wooden beds, a window, and a wall with a sign.

Cabins (5 person) Pet Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
A wooden deck with a round table and two chairs, surrounded by a metal railing, overlooking a body of water and forested area.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a white refrigerator, a black stove, and white cabinets.
A wooden cabin bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower curtain.

Cabins ( 6 person) Pet Friendly

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
A wooden cabin bathroom with a toilet, sink, and window.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a blue sofa, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a dining table with chairs, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, a sofa, and a fireplace.

Cabin ( 8 Person ) Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Futons
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, an umbrella, and a view of tall trees and mountains.
A wooden interior with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.
A wooden cabin interior with a sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Deluxe Cabin (8 person) Pet Friendly

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Futons

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About the area

Map
32161 Kit Carson Rd, Kit Carson, CA, 95644

What's nearby

  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Solitude Ski Lift - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Bunny Ski Lift - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 57 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Grover Hot Springs State Park - 59 min drive - 68.9 km

Getting around

  • Lake Tahoe, CA (TVL) - 53 min drive
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wall Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monte Wolfe's Mountain Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kirkwood Inn and Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪7800 Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Diamond Burger Co. - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Kit Carson Lodge

  • A great choice for a stay in Kit Carson, Kit Carson Lodge features a marina. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Aroma at Silver Lake, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 27 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Kayaking
  • Boat/paddles

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Marina
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Special features

Dining

Aroma at Silver Lake - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 12 to June 1:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Beach
  • Parking area

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number 861795952

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Kit Carson Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Kit Carson Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kit Carson Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Kit Carson Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and boating. Kit Carson Lodge also has a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Kit Carson Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Aroma at Silver Lake.

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Kit Carson Lodge Reviews

6.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

6.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Harding, great staff. Beautiful location, and stunningly peaceful
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8/10 Very good

Silver Lake is a beautiful location, and Kit Carson Lodge was the perfect one-night escape from the Sacramento heat. We stayed in a basic four-room lodge building - ideal if you don't plan on spending much time indoors. The shared balcony has canvas dividers that provide visual privacy, though you can still hear your neighbors. That said, the sunrise view from the deck was spectacular! The grounds are well-kept and the restaurant is excellent; we enjoyed delicious dinner and breakfast outdoors overlooking the lake. However, there were a few downsides: our bed felt old and uncomfortable, the screen door was bent (inviting mosquitoes), and the beach lounge chairs were in very poor condition. Also, be aware that you have to walk back up to the store to rent watercraft rather than paying at the beach, and the campfire isn't a nightly occurrence. The staff were all very helpful and nice. Overall, we had a good stay and would consider returning - next time, we'll likely opt for a private cabin with a kitchen.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved it but the restaurant was closed. The rest was perfect!!!!
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4/10 Fair

Silver Lake is a beautiful location and having cabins to rent on the lake side is pretty special. The cabins are old and rather quirky, but you can over look some inconveniences, like luke warm water, missing chairs for dining, no plugs in the sinks and even a mouse in your room. But when we checked in they charge me for the room even though I had paid for it . I had to find my credit card bill to show I had paid for the room. Once I showed them my credit card statement they refunded the money they charged me. On the second day of our 3 day stay they came to our cabin at 11:00am to check that we were staying another night. I said we were there for another night.Then at 1:30pm they came and said we had to move to another cabin and they gave us an hour to move out. They said that our booking was for 2 nights in 1 cabin and a third night in a different cabin which wasn't stated in our reservation. Moving without any prior notice was very disturbing and put a damper on the rest of our stay. I won't be returning and I won't be recommending this lodge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thanks for the wonderful stay. See you soon.
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6/10 Good

My husband and I specifically made a 3 night reservation at the Kit Carson Lodge over the 4th of July weekend because we were told by an employee over the phone that the room included a microwave and a fridge, plates and cutlery That was not true. We arrived with multiple perishables and cooked food, o find out, upon arrival, that there were neither plates & cutlery NOR a microwave NOR a fridge. That was a very disappointing start of the weekend. Our food had to be kept at room temperature overnight until the lodge manager accomodated us the following day with an " emergency" cooler with ice to store our perishables. The account manager declined to offer any compensation for the inconvenience, which was even mote disappointing.
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4/10 Fair

The property itself is absolutely gorgeous, and the lake and surrounding scenery are worth visiting. However, the cabins did not look anything like the photos online. They were more like glamping, which would have been fine if the price reflected that, but I don't feel the accommodations were worth nearly $300 per night. Just know what you're getting before you book. The biggest issue was that our cabin smelled very strongly of propane. We opened every window, including the large sliding doors to the porch, and ended up sleeping with everything open all night. The smell never went away and seemed to be coming from the stove, even though we never used it. By around 9:00 p.m., both of us had headaches, and we were also worried about our small dog being exposed to the fumes. We decided the safest option was to drive the two hours home that night. Before leaving, we walked to the lodge and store to let someone know, but no one was there, and we couldn't find a drop box or any instructions for returning the key. We ended up waiting until they opened at 8:00 a.m. so we could return it in person. So, we froze that night with all the windows open. I explained the propane issue to the clerk, who had me write everything down. One other thing to be aware of is that there is no WiFi or TV in the cabins. That may actually be a positive if you're looking to unplug, but it's something to know before you arrive. I highly recommend the staff and food were amazing!
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2/10 Poor

Costumer’s service is terrible
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2/10 Poor

Do not stay at Kit Carson Lodge! This was the most Disappointing stay at hotel I have ever had. When I checked in and went to our room- Jeffrey- the room smelled of gas/propane. We tried to turn on the heater but the pilot light never lit. After going to the front desk I was helped by Candace as she came to the room fairly quickly & she seemed to “fix” the problem by slowly turning the thermostat over.Not long after the heater turned off and it didn’t work for the remainder of the night. At 1 am we woke up freezing (it was an expected low of 24 deg that night) and we could do nothing to get it to work and heard the pilot light trying to ignite all night long. As we laid awake we heard scurrying and we are pretty sure we had a mouse or two in our room running around. At 6 am and freezing I went find someone to fix the heater & see about breakfast. I couldn’t find anyone in the lodge and ran into the maintenance guy, as well as noticing that the restaurant doesn’t serve food until NOON! With a child this is not ok!After a few minutes the maintenance guy came and tried to fix the heater and he was unsuccessful.When he left to go find a screwdriver to work on it it randomly turned on. When checking out I voiced my complaint & was told I may get a 10% discount.That doesn’t cover freezing, not sleeping and losing a day because of the fact that we didn’t sleep. It was too expensive we should’ve camped.I would appreciate someone contacting me asap. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone!
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2/10 Poor

Dirty and has pest problems

I booked three nights in a cabin. Upon arrival, I saw how rustic the cabin really was. The floors were dirty. There’s no hot water in the sinks. The heat didn’t work despite the nighttime low being in the 40s Fahrenheit. In the morning, I woke up and took a shower. The whole cabin was filled with toxic propane fumes from the on-demand hot water heater which exhausts straight into the living area. While I was out exploring, the kitchen trash can was raided by rodents who spread the contents around the kitchen and left droppings. While getting ready for bed, I saw a huge cockroach walk up the bedroom wall and disappear into the ceiling. After another cold night, I woke up early and decided that I couldn’t stand any more time here. I checked out at 9:30 am and spoke to the manager. He insisted that there was nothing he could do to offer me any sort of refund, not even for my unused 3rd night. I recommend avoiding this place.
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8/10 Very good