NPS · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · Three Rivers, CA

Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites

Crystal Springs campground is centrally located in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in central California's rugged Sierra Nevada range. This mid-sized group campground is at an elevation of 6,500 feet. In addition to the 14 mid-sized group sites, there are 35 standard size campsite available for reservation on the Crystal Springs Campground page.

Reservable · Recreation.gov14 sitesFrom $50 per night18 ft maxPets okFires okTents only

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Crystal Springs Mid-Sized Group SitesGeneral Grant TreeGrant grove VillageGeneral grant Tree Trail
Photos courtesy of SEKI · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Grant Grove Fall Rx (prescribed burn) · 1 mi away
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group tent areas14
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

14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntrySurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
ABack-inPavedPartial15 / 2YesStandard
BBack-inPavedPartial15 / 2YesStandard
CGravelPartial15 / 4YesStandard
DGravel15 / 3YesStandard
EGravelPartial15 / 2YesStandard
FBack-inPavedPartial15 / 3YesYesStandard
GBack-inPavedPartial15 / 3YesStandard
HBack-inPavedPartial15 / 4YesStandard
IBack-inPaved15 / 4YesStandard
JBack-inPavedPartial15 / 2YesStandard

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

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length18 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
FeesENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: Group sites are $50.00 per night flat rate. 50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for mid-sized group sites.
AccessibilitySite F is listed accessible

Mid-size group sites are for tents only with paved and graveled parking areas. The 14 mid-sized group sites include 3 picnic tables, a fire ring, and 2 bear boxes. Flush toilets and potable water are available at the campground. Each mid-sized group site can accommodate 7-15 people. There are also 35 individual sites available for reservation through the Crystal Springs Campground page. The campground is located near Grant Grove Village, where you will find the Kings Canyon Visitor Center, a restaurant, gift store, Post Office and market. Nightly campfire programs are offered at the nearby amphitheater.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.03 inches of precipitation, 37.7 inches of snowFebruary: 7.33 inches of precipitation, 44.8 inches of snowMarch: 7.81 inches of precipitation, 35.1 inches of snowApril: 3.58 inches of precipitation, 20.0 inches of snowMay: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJune: 0.53 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.37 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowNovember: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 8.6 inches of snowDecember: 6.63 inches of precipitation, 30.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.9°F averageFebruary: 35.5°F averageMarch: 37.8°F averageApril: 41.0°F averageMay: 48.7°F averageJune: 58.2°F averageJuly: 65.6°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 60.1°F averageOctober: 50.7°F averageNovember: 42.2°F averageDecember: 35.4°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Grant Grove, less than a mile from the campground at 6,580 feet, station USC00043551 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 186 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Fresno, CA, take Highway 180 East for 1 1/2 hours

Nearest townThree Rivers, California
Coordinates36.7447° N, 118.9618° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  • For group campsites: All modifications must be made at least 14 days prior to scheduled arrival date to avoid additional fees.
  • For group campsites: All cancellations made within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date are considered late cancellations and will incur the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
  • If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4357 if you will be arriving 24 hours after y

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Fall Rx

    1 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Grant Grove Rx Spring

    2 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Wildfire
    Land

    5 mi from the campground · 20 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗16.3 mi
Outdoor gearShaver Lake Sports ↗31.9 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗40.6 mi

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Crystal Springs Campground near Sequoia National Park

Worth a stop

Crystal Springs campground is within an hour's drive from the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park, home of the biggest tree in the world, the General Sherman, and the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park. Fishing is 30 minutes away at Hume Lake in Sequoia National Forest. The national forest also includes Converse Basin and Chicago Stump, where you can learn the history of logging in the area. The Crystal Caves are about a one and a half hour drive (39 miles/63 km) from the campground.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 2.7 mi
    Quail Flat Ski
    3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3 mi
    Chicago Stump Ski
    1.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 3.4 mi
    Chicago Stump ↗
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.9 mi
    Indian Basin ↗
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4 mi
    Hume Lake ↗
    2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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 →

Sequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness begins about 2 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 located in a mixed conifer forest of sugar pines, incense cedar, fir and sequoia trees. Summer days can be warm and dry with cool nights. Wildlife is abundant and includes black bear, mule deer, gray squirrel, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and a variety of resident birds, among many others. The dynamic landscape of the park evolves from geologic processes working over millennia to sculpt granite, marble and other forms of rock. Here in the parks are canyons carved by rivers and glaciers, towering rugged peaks and miles of underground caverns. Found throughout the park are thousands of lakes and ponds and miles of rivers and streams.

Recreation

There are numerous recreation opportunities in the immediate area. From your campsite, you can hike to a Sequoia Grove that includes the General Grant Tree, the Nation's Christmas Tree and only living memorial to our military veterans. Hike to the beautiful Ella Falls, a 50 foot waterfall or to Panoramic Point for a breathtaking view of the high Sierras.

Guidebooks for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Sites at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: Check Entrance Fees & Passes - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (U.S. National Park Service) for details. CAMPING FEES: Group sites are $50.00 per night flat rate.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites have?

14 sites, including 14 group tent areas.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Flush toilets and potable water are available at the campground.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

Site F is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites?

There are numerous recreation opportunities in the immediate area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation