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Published: Jul 29, 2019 · This post may contain affiliate links

Crystal Springs Campground - Kings Canyon National Park

Crystal Springs Campground has group sites and individual tent sites located 4 miles from the Kings Canyon National Park entrance on Highway 180. 

The campground is filled with giant trees and a ton of shade. The sites are fairly well spread out from each other. A few of the tent sites are pretty close to each other.

The group sites are set up to handle seven to 15 people and reservations are recommended for these group sites.

Individual campsites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. You will want to get to the campground early especially during the summer and on weekends when Kings Canyon National Park camping is incredibly popular. 

Crystal Springs Campground

Contents

  • Crystal Springs Campground
    • Crystal Springs Campground Reservations
    • Campground Amenities
    • RV Camping at Crystal Springs Campground
    • Campground Regulations
    • Crystal Springs Campground Map
    • Photos of Crystal Springs Campground
      • Individual Campsites
      • Mid Size Group Campsites (7-15 people)

Season:  Early spring through late fall

Number of Sites:  36 individual sites and 14 mid-size group (7-15 people) sites

Location in the park:  4 miles (6 km) from the park entrance on Hwy 180

Campsite cost: $18 per night and group sites $40 per night. 

Payments accepted: Cash, check or credit cards

Reservations:  Reservations are recommended for group sites, but individual sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations available). 

Latitude/Longitude: 

  • Latitude:
  • 36.744675
  • 36° 44' 40.8300" N
  • Longitude:
  • -118.9617861
  • 118° 57' 42.4300" W

Elevation: 6,500 ft (1,980 m)

Accessible Sites: Group site F is accessible for people in wheelchairs.

Pets Allowed: Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.

Crystal Springs Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Reservations are recommended for group sites, but individual sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations available). 

Check out all of the Kings Canyon Campgrounds to compare which campground best fits your plans. 

Campground Amenities

Flush Toilets: Yes

Potable Water? Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Firewood can be purchased at the store in Grant Grove. 

Amenities at each campsite: 

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) 

 

RV Camping at Crystal Springs Campground

RV Length: The length of RVs or trailers that can be accommodated varies by site. 

Dump Station: The nearest dump stations (summer only) are: Dorst Creek Campground in Sequoia National Park or Princess Campground (Hwy 180 at Hume Lake junction) in Sequoia National Forest.

Generators: Generators are allowed between 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

Hookups: No hookups

 

Campground Regulations

The maximum number of people in a campsite: A maximum of six people (including children) are allowed per campsite.

The number of cars per campsite: Two motorized vehicles per campsite. A valid campground car pass must be displayed.

Checkout time: 12 noon

Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am

Maximum Stay: 14-day maximum stay limit.

 

Crystal Springs Campground Map

Photos of Crystal Springs Campground

Individual Campsites

Campsite 1 and 2

 

Campsite 5

 

Campsite 8

 

Campsite 9

 

Campsite 12

 

Campsite 13

 

Campsite 14

 

Campsite 22

 

Campsite 24

 

Campsite 25

 

Campsite 27

 

Campsite 32

Mid Size Group Campsites (7-15 people)

Mid-size group sites are for tents only.

Mid-sized group sites include 3 picnic tables, a fire ring, and 2 bear boxes.

 

Mid Size Group Campsite C

 

Mid Size Group Campsite D

 

Mid Size Group Campsite E

 

Mid Size Group ADA Campsite F

 

Mid Size Group Campsite G

 

Mid Size Group Campsite H

 

Mid Size Group Campsite I

 

Mid Size Group Campsite L

 

Mid Size Group Campsite M

 

Mid Size Group Campsite N

Don't miss these other great posts to help you plan an epic trip to Kings Canyon National Park!

If you want to spend a night in the lodge check out the John Muir Lodge.

These are our favorite things to do in Kings Canyon National Park! So many amazing trails, big trees, and more!

We list all of our Kings Canyon Travel Tips to help you have the best trip. There are a few things you will definitely want to pack with you. 

 

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