About Crystal Springs Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 35
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (130)
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting surrounded by pine and sequoia trees, with convenient access to hiking trails and a general store. Campsites are well-spaced, providing a sense of privacy, and many visitors appreciate the presence of wildlife, such as deer. While there are no showers and some noise issues from fellow campers were noted, the campground is clean and offers a pleasant experience overall, making it a recommended choice for nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs Campground offers a beautiful, serene setting surrounded by pine and sequoia trees, with convenient access to hiking trails and a general store. Campsites are well-spaced, providing a sense of privacy, and many visitors appreciate the presence of wildlife, such as deer. While there are no showers and some noise issues from fellow campers were noted, the campground is clean and offers a pleasant experience overall, making it a recommended choice for nature lovers.
Review Summary
Hayk I
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 08, Loop: Crystal Springs
Great place to ground yourself.
Jared S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 36, Loop: Crystal Springs
It was an incredible experience!!
Steven F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 31, Loop: Crystal Springs
Some really nice secluded spots for camping. Some spots are too close together for privacy. This campground didn't have a check in and we did not see camp hosts or rangers. So it seemed people could get by without following rules.
Angela V
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs
Site was very nice and large. It was not level though. There were deer visiting our campsite, which was great! We did love the place!
Brandon F
VerifiedJuly 12, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 33, Loop: Crystal Springs
Great views of the stars at night!
Gerald S
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Crystal Springs
This is a super beautiful campground. One of the most tranquil as well. Site was good location however it seemed like the site behind was very built up to our site. Also, we parked our RV here, and it was beyond something we could even get close to leveling.
If you don't need to level an RV or trailer, I think this site would be a great tent spot.
Melissa W
VerifiedJuly 6, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs
Had site 19 the first night. Was horrible. So many ants and foxtail plants. I had a dog so he could not really move around or sniff. No shade 90% of the day. Was so hot could not relax at camp. Next 3 nights were site 12. More shade but site was on hillside type and table firepit on different levels away from each other. Overall it is a small family campground
marina c
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs
Good location and beautiful area.
Meghan S
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Crystal Springs
We loved camping here for 2 nights!
Jonathan E
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 08, Loop: Crystal Springs
Great, quiet campground. Site #8 may be the most private of the entire campground, and it's right next to a small meadow. The only downside is that the bathroom is a 2-3 minute walk away.
Location Crystal Springs Campground (CA)
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours. Vehicles over 22 feet are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 feet should use the Kings Canyon National Park Entrance.
Crystal Springs Campground is accessed via Highway 180 East from Fresno, CA, which is a major road leading into the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.7447 / -118.962
Elevation: 2017 feet
Nearby National Park
Big Oak Flat Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr 19 min
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
12PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled. Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests.
- Campground Rules and Regulations: • Food Storage- You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night. When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night. Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide. • 6 Person Limit- There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Reservations can be made in advance to accommodate a larger group size at a group campground. • Parking Pad- Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas. • Generator Hours- 9am to 9pm. • Fire Restrictions- Check current fire restrictions at nps.gov/seki. Fires must be attended. DO NOT build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Firewood is sold locally. Dead and down wood may be gathered for your campfire. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving your campsite or going to bed. • Tents- Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries. • Dogs/Pets- must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails. • Preserve Natural Resources- Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited. • Bicycles- Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails. • Trash Disposal- Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground. • Water Disposal- Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground. • Propane Tank Disposal- DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly.
- Tire Chains may be required at any time. Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki. Vehicles longer than 22 feet (including trailers) are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum. Dangerous Rivers! Many drowning victims were playing near rivers. Rivers present a far greater danger than lakes or pools. Surfaces may look calm, but strong currents often run below. Be cautious walking near rivers as rocks can be slippery. Getting out of a cold, swift river is often impossible. Falling Objects- Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger. A California state fishing license is required to fish in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Sequoia National Forest lakes and streams. Fishing licenses may be available at National Park and National Forest markets.
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