Crystal Springs Campground
Kings Canyon National Park

General Grant Tree, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California
General Grant Tree, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park, California

Crystal Springs Campground
Kings Canyon National Park


Crystal Springs Campground

Crystal Springs Campground is located at Grant Grove near the entrance to Kings Canyon National Park. Sites for RV camping and tent camping are spread through a mixed conifer forest. Centrally located near Grant Grove Village, Crystal Springs Campground is a popular camping destination. There are also Group Camps for small groups.

The 36 campsites at Crystal Springs Campground are within easy walking distance of the Visitor Center and other facilities at Grant Grove. A nearby trail leads down to the popular Grant Grove area of Giant Sequoias. In the summer campfire programs are offered at the nearby amphitheater. Vehicles over 22-feet long should enter the parks via Highway 180.

You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.

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Crystal Springs Campground Basics
Crystal Springs Campground Location: Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park
Mileage/Driving Time: From Fresno - 68 miles, 1:35
Elevation: 6,500 feet
Number of Sites: 36
Camping Season: Open from early May through late September, depending on weather
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Park phone contact: (559) 565-3341

Reservations at Crystal Springs Campground
Reservations: Reservations can be made beginning in mid to late April, for camping dates beginning in late May. Reservations for single campsites can be made no more than 2 days in advance of your stay.
Camping Limit: 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year
Maximum RV/Trailer Length: 25 feet
Accessible Sites: Group site F
Favorite Campsites: #4, 10, 11, 16, 29, 30, 31, 34
Fees: $32
Reservations: Crystal Springs Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: Check-in anytime, out at Noon

Crystal Springs Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater nearby
Showers and laundry: Grant Grove, coin operated
Dump station: Dorst Creek Campground in Sequoia (summer only) and Princess Campground at Hwy. 180 at Hume Lake junction
Campground map: Crystal Springs Campground Map
Nearby facilities: Grant Grove Village with grocery store, gift shop, post office, restaurant
Attractions near Crystal Springs Campground: Participate in the many Ranger programs in summer. Take the short walk to General Grant Tree and Giant Sequoia groves. Set out on local hiking trails. Stop in at the Grant Grove Stables for trail rides among the trees. Visit Panoramic Point.


Crystal Springs Group Campground, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park

Crystal Springs Group Campsite

Crystal Springs Group Camps

Crystal Springs Group Campsites are for groups from 7 to 15 people. There are 13 tent-only group sites in the campground, designated A - N. Site F is an accessible site. No generators or RVs are permitted in the campground. Reservations are available for camping dates from from late May to early September, up to 12 months in advance.

Each campsite has 3 picnic tables, a fire ring, and 2 bear-proof food storage boxes.

Reservations: Crystal Springs Group Campground
Fee: $50



General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.



Crystal Springs Campground, Grant Grove, Kings Canyon National Park

Crystal Springs Campground

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Attractions and Activities

Everyone visiting Kings Canyon and Sequoia will discover a wide range of scenic places to visit. Campers at Crystal Springs Campground in Grants Grove have easy access to all the scenic wonders of the two parks.

  • Join in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
  • Try your luck fishing along the Kings River in Cedar Grove or hike to Mist Falls.
  • Take advantage of a free shuttle to key sites in Sequoia's Lodgepole and Giant Forest area.
  • In Sequoia, visit Crystal Cave, climb the trail up Moro Rock, stand before the towering Sherman Tree, and visit the Giant Forest Museum.
  • Take a scenic driving tour of some of the spectacular vistas in the parks.
  • Drive down to Hume Lake for fishing and swimming.
  • Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program.
  • Enjoy the annual Dark Day Festival. Enjoy telescope viewings, solar observations, activities, and tours. See Ranger-led Programs for dates and details.

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Key Crystal Springs Campground Regulations

  1. Keep your supplies away from bears by storing food and similar items in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles. Use of the lockers is required.
  2. Generators are only permitted to be operated from 9 AM to 9 PM. In Lodgepole and Dorst campgrounds, only operate generators from 8 AM to 11 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM.
  3. Dogs (except for service dogs) are not permitted on any park trails or on the summer shuttle.

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