U.S. Forest Service · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · Bridgeport, CA

Crystal Springs

Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River.

Reservable · Recreation.gov17 sitesPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of Joy Seevers · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 13 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

RV, no hookups17
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

17 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
10Inner LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
11Inner LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
12Inner LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
13Inner LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
14Inner LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
3Main LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
4Main LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
5Main LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
6Main LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard
7Main LoopPartialNo / –6 / –YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonLast Week of April to September
ForestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
BookingNo reservations needed, first come, first serve.
FeesPer Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
RulesCalifornia camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). Dog must be on a leash at campground.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

1. From Highway 395 in Minden, Nevada, take Highway 88 approximately 15 miles. 2. About 1/2 mile past the Highway 4/89 turnoff in Woodfords, California, turn left at the Crystal Springs Campground sign onto Crystal Springs Road. 3. The campground entrance is approximately 1/2 mile on the south side of the road.

Nearest townBridgeport, California
Coordinates38.7642° N, 119.8453° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    13 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearTahoe Gear Exchange ↗13.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗13.9 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗26.2 mi

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Mokelumne Wilderness begins about 7.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Crystal Springs campground is at an elevation of 6010 feet.

Recreation

The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, picknicking and mountain biking. Wildlife viewing is also great in the area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crystal Springs?

Sites at Crystal Springs are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations needed, first come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Crystal Springs?

Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crystal Springs?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Crystal Springs have?

17 sites, including 17 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Crystal Springs?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crystal Springs. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Crystal Springs?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Crystal Springs?

The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, picknicking and mountain biking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Crystal Springs?

Bridgeport, California.

Source: Getting there

What if Crystal Springs is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kit Carson Campground (2.8 mi, partly first-come), Indian Creek Campground (3.4 mi), and Markleeville (5.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby