Crystal Springs Campground
36.7453, -118.9630 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The campground is typically open May through September. Reservations can be made up to two days in advance. All sites are reservation only. Crystal Springs campground is located 4 miles (6 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Grant Grove area. The campground is situated under open stands of evergreen trees at an elevation of 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Services can be found in Grant Grove Village.
- Every day
- All Day
This campground usually opens in late May and closes in late September, weather dependent. Gates open or close at noon on campground opening and closing dates.
- Fall/Winter Closure (Subject to Change) · Sep 15, 2026 – May 19, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This fee is charged for standard sites that accommodate up to 6 people and is charged per night.
Access or Senior Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservations for Crystal Springs Campground typically open in May and can be made up to two days in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only.
- Amphitheater
- Yes - seasonal
- Camp store
- Yes - year round
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Firewood for sale
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Ice for sale
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Dump station
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Allowed · up to 25 ft
- Trailers
- Allowed · up to 25 ft
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
- Cell service
- A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
The path to the restroom here is not paved.
There are no accessible individual sites. Group site F is designated as accessible for people with limited mobility. It includes an extended picnic table and an accessible parking space. However, the campfire ring is not raised and the path to the restroom is unpaved.
In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
Most services available at Grant Grove Village nearby (market, restaurant, post office, etc.).
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Crystal Springs campground is located 4 miles (6 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Grant Grove area. The entrance is on Crystal Springs Road.
This campground is at 6,500 feet (1,980 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm Gates open/close at 12 pm on open and close dates. Check-in at 12 pm or later. Check out before 12 pm. If you have not checked in by noon on the second day of your reserved, your reserved site may be considered unoccupied and opened to new campers. Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees. Please carpool at group sites.
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