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Kit Carson Lodge is closed for the 2022 season.
We look forward to welcoming all our new and returning guests in 2023! Our cabins are filling up quickly, so be sure to get your reservation in early.
We have worked hard maintaining and bringing improvements to Kit Carson lodge the past ten seasons. In fact improvements are now underway keeping the lodge compliant with State and federal regulations. You will see them while visiting the 2022 season. The Lodge is as ready as it ever was to provide the best Silver Lake experience anyone can offer.
Kit Carson Lodge Staff
Kit Carson Lodge - Rustic Lakeside Cabins & Restaurant
Quiet, comfortable and unpretentious, Kit Carson Lodge has been providing a superb Silver Lake Lodge experience in the Sierras for over 95 years. Decade after decade the Lodge has remained timeless, unfailingly maintaining its traditional atmosphere through the years. Rustic and elegant, our Silver Lake Resort allows guests to feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Kit Carson is a seasonal resort open from the first Friday in June till the early October.
Located at an elevation of 7,300 feet above sea level in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California just a 45-minute drive from South Lake Tahoe, Kit Carson Lodge is situated in a spectacular setting off Highway 88 on the shore of Silver Lake.
Full menu breakfast is served from 7:00 am to 10:00 am
Lunch is from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Dinner is served from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with the last dinner seating at 8:30.
Join us for dinner on the deck and enjoy the live music of Herb Boxhorn. Reservations recommended.
Participate in special craft workshops with Katherine Venturelli. Learn how to make a mono-type art print. A great event for all ages.
Most all of the cabins and hotel rooms were built on steep terrain and or have stairs up into the units. If you have any specific requirements please call our reservation number.
Guest Lodging
Accommodations at Kit Carson Lodge consist of 18 cabins and eight hotel rooms. A majority of our cabins and rooms have a majestic lake view.
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Silver Fork Restaurant
Breakfast hours 8:00am to 10:00 am
Dinner hours 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Activities
Whether you enjoy this scenic lake from our sandy swimming beach or from one of our canoes, kayaks or motor boats, the lake is a must on your vacation agenda.
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Kit Carson Lodge
For over 90 years, guests have enjoyed the rustic elegance that is Kit Carson Lodge. Located on the shores of Silver Lake, high in the Sierra range, the Lodge is a destination resort of housekeeping cabins and hotel rooms.
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Group Events
At Kit Carson Lodge, we believe in providing you with an unforgettable experience. That's why we created traditions at Kit Carson Lodge, such as the nightly campfire with s'mores and complimentary wine tasting every Tuesday.
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Kit Carson Lodge Policies
Read through our policies before coming and enjoying your stay at Kit Carson Lodge. When you book a reservation, whether you call or book online, you agree and understand all our policies.
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