Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, California, United States
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Crystal Springs Entrance Sign
KCNP ENTRANCE STATION
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Grant Grove Village
Grant Tree Trail

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 6.5 ft.    The 14 mid-size group sites are available for reservation on the Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Size Group Sites page .

Available sites

35 total sites
RV Sites 22 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 13 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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35 Sites Available

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⛺ Site: 01, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 02, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 03, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Site: 04, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ Site: 05, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Site: 06, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 07, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ Site: 08, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 09, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 10, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 11, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Site: 13, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 14, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 15, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ Site: 16, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 17, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ Site: 18, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Site: 19, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 20, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 21, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 22, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 23, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 24, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 25, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 27, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 28, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 29, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 30, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 31, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ Site: 32, Loop: Crystal Springs Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 Site: 33, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 34, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 35, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 Site: 36, Loop: Crystal Springs RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews

169 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

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Based on 169 reviews

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3 stars 10.7% (18)
2 stars 3.6% (6)
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David C

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September 22, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 22, Loop: Crystal Springs

Nice and quiet when we were there (Sunday night). Wish there were showers available.

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Elvin F

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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 22, Loop: Crystal Springs

It was a great campsite! Very spacious and really close to the bathrooms!! Store is very close by and hiking trails !!

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Jesus R

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September 2, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 24, Loop: Crystal Springs

Overall a great campground, be ready to deal with wasps .... We had them over in our site every time we had food.

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Linda M

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September 1, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Crystal Springs

Gorgeous setting. Pretty close to the visitors center. It was beautiful. Wish I could post a pic.

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Jonathan E

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August 30, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Crystal Springs

Campground is convenient to the store, restaurant, and Grant Grove hiking. Can get down into Kings Canyon or to the heart of Seqouia within an hour. Just the right elevation for summer - not too hot during the day or cold at night. Nice setting, not too many sites on the 4-12 loop so it was quiet most of the time. Site 8 has a slightly better view than site 9, but 8 is smaller. Looked like 6 might have a view and some privacy. Longer walk to restroom from this side of the campground. Cell service worked during the week but was overwhelmed on the weekend.

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Alejandra F

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August 28, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 05, Loop: Crystal Springs

We stayed in this campground & we loved it! Very quiet lots of shade & plenty of room. Bathrooms were kept up & although there is no showers they do have flushable toilets, so that was a plus. We loved that theirs lots of deer & chipmunks. Would definitely recommend staying here.

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Walker S

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August 18, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Crystal Springs

The whole site is slanted and very hard to find a place to put a tent. People stayed up late playing music. Great location next to General Sherman Tree

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Daniel M

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August 12, 2025 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Crystal Springs

Our campsite 6 was perfect. It was covered in trees so the sun didn't speak immediately in the morning and we were far away from our neighbors that nobody was disturbed. At first I was trying to book something near the bathroom, but I'm so glad I didn't. Walking to the bathroom at night, I realized how noisy it is. There's a wash station with a metal sink that would have drove me insane. In any case, it was a short little walk that didn't bother us at all. Bathrooms have no light so remember to always bring one. Our site had a nearby meadow where deer would casually walk through all the time. I'm talking sometimes 10 ft away, up close and unafraid. Lastly Crystal Springs is severely close to the market, shopping, visiter center, etc.

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Location & Directions for Crystal Springs Campground (CA)

47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States

Elevation: 2,017 ft

Getting There

From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours. Vehicles over 22 ft are not advised between Potwisha Campground and the Giant Forest Museum when entering through Sequoia National Park. Vehicles over 22 ft should use the Kings Canyon Nat...

Nearest town

Three Rivers, CA - 47 mi

About over 1 hr (86 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Kings Canyon National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 2.4 mi · 4 min

Near Sequoia National Park

The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 23.4 mi · 40 min

Near Yosemite National Park

The closest entrance is: Big Oak Flat Entrance

Approximate drive: 45.9 mi · over 1 hr (79 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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