Entrance Sign
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Campsites
Location
Crystal Springs Road
Grant Grove, CA 93633
Fees
Hours
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.
Reservations
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.
Make a Reservation →Directions
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.
Weather
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.
Accessibility
The path to the restroom here is not paved.
A pay phone is available at Kings Canyon Visitor Center.
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.
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The length of RVs or trailers that can be accommodated varies by site. The nearest dump stations (summer only) are at Dorst Creek Campground (when open) in Sequoia National Park, or Princess Campground (Hwy 180 at Hume Lake Junction) in Sequoia National Forest.
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Most services available at Grant Grove Village nearby (market, restaurant, post office, etc.).
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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.
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Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Limited Development Campground