Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

35 total sites

RV Sites

22 sites

Tent Sites

13 sites

About Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet.    The 14 mid-size group sites are available for reservation on the Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Size Group Sites page .

Number of accommodations: 35

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 20 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

35 Sites Available

Site
Price
Site: 01, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 02, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 03, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site: 04, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Site: 05, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site: 06, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 07, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Site: 08, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 09, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 10, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 11, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site: 13, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 14, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 15, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Site: 16, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 17, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site: 18, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site: 19, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 20, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 21, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 22, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 23, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 24, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 25, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 27, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 28, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 29, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 30, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 31, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Site: 32, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site: 33, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 34, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 35, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site: 36, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (158)

What Guests Are Saying

Crystal Springs Campground offers a beautiful and quiet setting with well-spaced sites amidst stunning trees, making it a great choice for nature lovers. Many campers appreciated the cleanliness of the campground and convenience of nearby amenities like Grant Grove and hiking trails. However, some visitors noted issues with bathroom cleanliness and noise from other campers, as well as challenges finding level spots for tents. Overall, it provides a pleasant camping experience with room for improvement in facilities.

Review Summary

4.3
158 reviews
5
60.8%
96
4
21.5%
34
3
10.8%
17
2
3.2%
5
1
3.8%
6

GEORGE M

Verified

December 23, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 05, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

The camp site was clean and quiet with a convenient water source. The campground was in a beautiful forest of pine and sequoia trees and a short walk to the general store, welcome center and giant redwoods.

Joseph D

Verified

May 26, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 25, Loop: Crystal Springs

4

Campsite 25 is pretty slanted, we were only able to find one flat spot for a 4 person tent and the other 4 person tent had to deal with it. Table also resulted in being slanted. Would be best for an RV (Pavement is flat).

Peter N

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Crystal Springs

4

Great site that shares a flat area with site 5. The fire ring seems to encroach on site 5's space but site 7 definitely had the larger area of the 2. Flatter then most sites in the campground. A bit of a walk to the restrooms. Probably not too many sites better then 7 available. Campground centrally located.

Brent M

Verified

June 7, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

Great spot! Not as much traffic as the other nearby campgrounds. Loved it!!

Camilla C

Verified

June 10, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 05, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

Beautiful little spot. Very slight incline (6 deg) on parking spot, but completely usable for car camping. Quite close to the next campsite but there was no one camping there when we were there (midweek beg June). Lots of birds and wildlife…. Deer were making their way across the site as we arrived. A very short walk to the toilets.

brianna a

Verified

June 10, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

Beautiful campground,
Pretty private compared to other campgrounds. Restroom is a 2-3min walk…
Family and I reserved 6 & 4 and campsites were fairly close together, even made a walk path with solar lights. Water access on the campsite right in front of us.

Puneeth kumar H

Verified

June 14, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 03, Loop: Crystal Springs

4

Nice place and washroom all good. Accessible to everything. In center sequoia. Must place

Terrie L

Verified

June 27, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 33, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

The area was beautiful and well maintained.

Avangelina R

Verified

June 28, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 33, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

Amazing views! Good sized space for my roof top tent to unfold. Wonderful temperatures for the summer.

Gabriel L

Verified

June 29, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 14, Loop: Crystal Springs

5

There is only one bathroom for non-group campsites, but it was kept very clean while we were there. The sites are on a slight slope but the convenience near Grant Grove Village is well worth it. We ended up not having time but the proximity to Hume Lake is also a huge bonus.

Location Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States

Highway access

Crystal Springs Campground is accessed via Highway 180 East from Fresno, CA, which is a major road leading into the area.

Elevation: 2017 feet

Nearby National Park

Yosemite National Park

Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 19 min

Distance to downtown

47 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (about 1 hr 26 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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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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