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Carlton Campground in California
Hard to BookNational Forest

Carlton Campground

Tahoe National Forest, California

High Demand

Next Open Dates

Aug 28Aug 30Aug 31

3 sites open on Aug 28 at Carlton Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Notices from Recreation.gov

One vehicle (or two motorcycles) included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all untowed vehicles. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance.

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

No Show Policy

A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).

* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.

There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.

There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.

Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on August 25, 2026. Check Carlton Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Carlton Campground, read on August 25, 2026.

Carlton Campground Facts

  • As of August 2026, Carlton Campground is a campground in Tahoe National Forest, California with 17 campsites.
  • Carlton Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Carlton Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Carlton Campground is located at 39.5192° N, 120.9997° W.

At a Glance

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Best For
Families
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Setting
Forest
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Sites
17

Things to Do

🎣Fishing
🚤Boating
🏊Swimming
🥾Hiking
🏎️Offroad

Frequently Asked Questions

Carlton Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Site Types

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Standard
16 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms💧potable water

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