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Campground · CA

Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites

CA · Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Crystal Springs Campground Mid-Sized Group Sites is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (7/10) and eases to its lowest in September (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May7
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 14 tent-only sites
  • 14 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 18 ft

Activities: HOTEL/LODGE/RESORT PRIVATELY OWNED, HORSEBACK RIDING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING

Fees

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. 50% Senior Pass & Access Pass discount rates DO NOT APPLY for mid-sized group sites. 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.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is