Crystal Springs Campground

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.

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).

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)

$45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)

$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

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National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

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)

Don't forget to pack

Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.

Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

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

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