How much does Crystal Springs Campground cost?

Recreation.gov lists a regular camping fee of $32 per night. Valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass or annual Senior Pass holders are listed at $16. Entrance fees for the park may also apply.

Are dogs allowed at Crystal Springs Campground?

Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail. NPS says the leash in the campground can be no longer than 6 feet.

Can you reserve Crystal Springs Campground?

Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov. NPS says all sites are reservation only.

Are campfires allowed at Crystal Springs Campground?

Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time.

How long an RV can Crystal Springs Campground fit?

The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 41 feet. The median across sites with a listed limit is 31 feet.

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Crystal Springs Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites: 34^[1]
Nightly fee from: $16^[2]
Reservations: Yes^[3]
Longest RV or trailer: 41 ft^[4]

Crystal Springs Campground is managed by the National Park Service in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California^[5]. Recreation.gov lists 34 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there^[1]^[3].

What to expect

NPS lists the season as opening around late May and ending around late September, weather permitting^[6]. NPS also notes that all sites are reservation only, and reservations open in May according to the NPS note^[7]. Recreation.gov lists 31 standard nonelectric sites and 3 tent only nonelectric sites^[1]. Of the listed sites, 21 accept an RV or trailer and 34 accept a tent^[8]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 41 feet^[4]. Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov^[9]^[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail	Value
Campsites^[1]	34
Site types^[1]	31 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)^[11]	35, 35 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations^[3]	Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer^[4]	41 ft (median 31 ft)
Equipment^[8]	RV or trailer at 21 sites, tent at 34 sites
Pets^[12]	Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires^[13]	Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in^[9]	12:00 PM
Check-out^[10]	12:00 PM
People per site^[14]	6

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee	Per night
Camping Fee for Tent and RV Sites^[15]	$32
Access or Senior Pass Tent and RV Sites^[2]	$16

Amenities

Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal^[16]
Showers: None^[16]
Drinking water: Yes - seasonal^[16]
Dump station: No^[16]
Cell reception: Yes - year round^[16]
Camp store: Yes - year round^[16]
Firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal^[16]
Food storage lockers: Yes - seasonal^[16]
Laundry: No^[16]
Trash collection: Yes - seasonal^[16]

Before you go

Recreation.gov lists a regular camping fee of $32 per night^[17]. Holders of a valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass or annual Senior Pass are listed at $16^[17]. Fees can change.
NPS says food and scented items go in the metal food-storage boxes at each site because black bears are active in the area^[18].
NPS lists flush toilets and drinking water as seasonal, and showers and a dump station as none^[16].
Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground, so check the official pages before you go.

Questions people ask

How much does Crystal Springs Campground cost?: Recreation.gov lists a regular camping fee of $32 per night^[17]. Valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass or annual Senior Pass holders are listed at $16^[17]. Entrance fees for the park may also apply^[17].
Are dogs allowed at Crystal Springs Campground?: Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail^[12]. NPS says the leash in the campground can be no longer than 6 feet^[18].
Can you reserve Crystal Springs Campground?: Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov^[3]. NPS says all sites are reservation only^[7].
Are campfires allowed at Crystal Springs Campground?: Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 34 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time^[13].
How long an RV can Crystal Springs Campground fit?: The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 41 feet^[4]. The median across sites with a listed limit is 31 feet^[4].

Facts and sources

Recreation.gov lists 34 overnight campsites at Crystal Springs Campground: 31 standard nonelectric, 3 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Access or Senior Pass Tent and RV Sites: $16 per night. National Park Service
Crystal Springs Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Crystal Springs Campground: 41 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 31 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Crystal Springs Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Season and hours (NPS): 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. Listed exceptions: Fall/Winter Closure (Subject to Change) 2026-09-15 to... National Park Service
Reservation note from NPS: 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. National Park Service
Permitted equipment at Crystal Springs Campground: 21 sites accept an RV or trailer and 34 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Check-in time at Crystal Springs Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Check-out time at Crystal Springs Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
NPS lists 35 sites at Crystal Springs Campground: 35 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Crystal Springs Campground: yes at all 34 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Crystal Springs Campground: yes at all 34 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Maximum people per campsite at Crystal Springs Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 6). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Camping Fee for Tent and RV Sites: $32 per night. National Park Service
Amenities at Crystal Springs Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: None; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: Yes - year round; firewood for sale: Yes - seasonal;... National Park Service
Fee information on Recreation.gov: ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
NPS campground rules for Crystal Springs Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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