Kit Carson Lodge
32161 Kit Carson Rd, Kit Carson, CA 95644 United States
https://www.kitcarsonlodge.com/
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Open now:12:00 am - Midnight
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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.
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Talia on Trip Advisor
4 months ago
09/30/2022, 12:28 PM
Amazing service and peaceful surroundings
We had a beautiful stay at Kit Carson Lodge. The new general manager, George, went above and beyond to help us in a difficult situation. The lodge is authentic and warm, and waking up to a beautiful lake view made our trip relaxing and memorable. The cabin was well equipped and comfortable. We will certainly return for more hikes, relaxation and the warm, amazing staff at Kit Carson Lodge.
Stevej95060 on Trip Advisor
4 years ago
07/17/2019, 12:04 PM
Great restaurant!
The restaurant at Kit Carson lodge changes every year. We usually give it a try when we're in the area and have always found the service to be excellent. They tend to hire foreign students as servers and to staff the lodge. This year, the restaurant is excellent. We stopped for lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. The dinner menu looks superb and we'll be giving that a try next week. With a shortage of restaurants upcountry that are open during the week, Kit Carson Lodge, 30 minutes up the hill is a real find for us.
Linda N on Trip Advisor
4 years ago
07/06/2019, 03:00 AM
Really Unique Setting at Lakeside
The four of us, staying in the 2-bedroom cabin Fawn, were moderately uncomfortable in some respects because the bathroom was so small you could barely turn around, and the second bedroom was really just child-size. Also, we had to be mindful how to turn on the burners of the stove because if you do it wrong (i.e., turning the dial too quickly past "ignite") you get a propane smell.
But aside from those discomforts of roughing it, Kit Carson Lodge was a really extraordinary experience. The main lodge was loaded with character. The Fawn cabin deck was huge and had new, comfortable furniture (including a dining table with rocker chairs) and a wonderful view. We were able to park close to the cabin, and bring our kayaks down the hill a short way and leave them on the beach for both days we were there, within sight of our deck.
The cabin had lots of windows, soft sheets and decent mattresses. The living room had new furniture and was spacious and clean. But the cabin lacked a few necessities in the kitchen (there was a garlic press for epicureans, but no salt and pepper or paper towels!-- go figure).
Silver Lake is extraordinary, as are some of the trails around it-- especially the Granite Lake Trail within a 5-minute drive away. It is an unforgettable experience to stay right there on the lake shore. So if you are willing to put up with some discomforts, and pay a pretty high price too (this being a seasonal resort, they have to make all their profit in a few months), it will certainly qualify as a totally unique experience. Remember, though, no cell service or TV, no toaster in the kitchen (wiring can't handle it), no internet in the cabins, as well as no central heat (only a wall-unit heater in the hallway). Just silence and gorgeous views.
Susan G on Trip Advisor
4 years ago
09/16/2018, 05:15 AM
Weekend Getaway
We have stayed here a number of times and always thoroughly enjoy ourselves. This is such a relaxing resort with many activities available...hiking, boating, swimming, kyaking; they also have a gift shop/general store. The restaurant has extremely good food and an awesome wait staf and the owner is a wonderful person. If you are looking to "unplug" and take a few days to absorb nature, this is where you need to come!
Liketovacation on Trip Advisor
4 years ago
08/15/2018, 12:52 PM
The Place to Get Away from it All!
Kit Carson Lodge is not luxury in the physical sense - instead it is about finding a spot that allows you to disconnect from the grind and reconnect with nature and family. Glamping in rustic cabins with a shower, kitchen, no cell phone reception, and the Alpenglow of Silver Lake. Just returned for a extended weekend with the family and once again it did not disappoint. The cabins have updated decks and we enjoyed our time hiking, SUP in the lake, playing board games with the family on the deck, and roasting s'mores at the nightly fire pit. This place is all about the mountains, nature and family for us and recommended for those who are looking for a place with these same attributes. We bring our bikes, SUP, boat and hiking shoes - and yes, our feet get dirty even after a shower and we wouldn't want it any other way.
Barbara S on Trip Advisor
5 years ago
10/07/2017, 16:58 PM
Truly relaxing venue
A place to get away from rush and stress. Beautiful room and lakeside deck. No phone, no TV, no internet - just able to kick back and enjoy the quiet. Clean room, rustic atmosphere, beautiful linens, perfect room temperatures. Wonderful fireplace in the hotel lobby. Also a great venue for hikers, hunters, and fishers. Cabins are also available.
cristanic2017 on Trip Advisor
5 years ago
10/06/2017, 16:01 PM
Friendly service, peace and quiet, beautiful lake
We stayed in one of the cabins early October. Very rustic. We didn't expect fancy accommodations. We had a wood burning fireplace and a heater that worked the whole time there. I slept on one of the couch/beds. Maybe because I'm getting up in years, it was not very comfortable. There was a shower in the bathroom provided with rug and towels. Kitchen had a stove, refrigerator, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, dish towels and soap. There was no microwave. There was a coffee maker that requires pods but none provided. There was also a pour over coffee maker with carafe. If you like your coffee in the morning, bring your own coffee maker and coffee! We very much enjoyed having coffee in the morning and our wine in the afternoon on the deck. Beautiful scenery of pine trees and lake from the deck. We had some excitement one morning as we got bombarded by pine cones on the roof of the cabin. We took several walks in the woods as well as walked down to Silver Lake. What a beautiful lake with the surrounding mountains. Great for kayaking and fishing. The employees here were very friendly and helpful. There was free wine tasting Tuesday evening! If you go during the summer months, it's a lot busier and crowded. Because we went so late, there was a lot of peace and quiet. People were very friendly. There is no cell service and no tv. Plan your own entertainment and plan on communicating with each other like we did before I-phones and Netflix. The restaurant is very pricey and it was closed on Wednesday. There are no restaurants nearby so bring your own food. Overall, we loved the place. We were looking for some peace and quiet, some adventure, and a chance to enjoy nature. We got it. It beats camping out in a tent. We plan on going back next year.
Barbara F. on Trip Advisor
5 years ago
08/14/2017, 09:54 AM
The basics, plus (generally) good food
Rooms here are basic, but acceptable. Plenty of hot water, coffee service in room, enough storage for two for a few days. Lovely view of Silver Lake from the private deck. Queen-sized bed was on the soft side, with a limited "canoe" effect. Excellent-quality towels, and there was shampoo, lotion, etc. in the bathroom. Daily maid service included in the room rate. But three things to note: 1) There are no hair dryers, nor are any allowed, due to the lodge's outdated electrical system; 2) the walls are thin, so if the person(s) next door is a loud talker or a snorer...well, earplugs highly recommended; 3) there is no cel service at all, and only limited WiFi in the lobby and on the deck outside of the lobby. (This is typical for the area.) Good breakfast at the restaurant, but cffee is weak (use the coffee in the room). At dinner, steak and salmon were very good; chicken Marsala was inedible (something wrong with the chicken--frozen and badly defrosted?). Desserts were very good.
Skyrocket21 on Trip Advisor
6 years ago
07/23/2017, 07:55 AM
Beautiful scenery & lousey food!
Went up on a Week day ,5:45p.m: 2 adults. Resturant had 6-10 people when we where seated.. Menu choices was limited for dinner. Service very slow. 1 dinner- A srimp& pasta dish was dam near cold.
The salad green wilted & very old. Other dinner : pork chops had all fat on along edges- the cook did not bother to cut it all off. Service was in slow motion and we were only 2nd couple to arrive , sitting outside on deck area of restaurant.
Prices very high.. will definitely NOT go there for dinner again.