Crystal Springs Campground is located in a a forest of mature conifers along the West Carson River, 4 miles east of Hope Valley. Visitors to the campground find a quiet retreat which serves as a base from which to visit attractions in the area ranging from Carson City to the east to Hope Valley and Carson Pass to the west. Fishing, cycling, hiking, and photography are some of the activities popular here. History buffs like to trace the route of the Gold Rush era emigrants up the canyon leading to Carson Pass.
Crystal Springs Campground has 19 sites for RVs, trailers, and tents. All the sites are first come, first served.
| Crystal Springs Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Campground Location: | On Highway 88, 1¼ miles west of Woodfords, 4 miles east of Hope Valley |
| Elevation: | 6,000 feet |
| Miles from gateway city: | Sacramento - 118 miles South Lake Tahoe - 25 miles |
| Campground Open: | Late April through September |
| Number of Sites: | 19 |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($5 for extra vehicle) |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Carson Ranger District: | (775) 882-2766 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Crystal Springs Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $18 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Crystal Springs Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grills, bear-proof food storage boxes |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump Station: | No |
| Attractions near Crystal Springs Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Carson Pass Information Station
When making reservations be sure that your vehicle will fit in the space indicated on the reservations website.
For campground purposes, a vehicle is any equipment that is required to be licensed/registered. This includes RVs, trailers, cars/trucks, boat/car trailer, motorcycle/atv, etc. Vehicles parked in a truck or on a trailer are not counted separately.
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Crystal Springs Campground
Visitors staying at the Crystal Springs Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Carson Pass find many wonderful places to explore.