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Campground
Crystal Springs
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, California
About this campground
Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River.
Crystal Springs campground is at an elevation of 6010 feet.
This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.764200° N
- Longitude
- 119.845300° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-inCommunity report
Site types
- RV / trailer sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River.
Facilities
This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Recreation
The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, picknicking and mountain biking. Wildlife viewing is also great in the area.
Natural Features
Crystal Springs campground is at an elevation of 6010 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
RV Non-Electric
17 sites- Maximum people
- 6
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Crystal Springs's official facility record states: This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers.
- Fire and stove use
- Crystal Springs's official facility record states: This tent and small RV (less than 24 feet in length) friendly campground offers single family campsites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 4, 2026
- Next release
- Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 23, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 3, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 24, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 23, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 21, 2028 – Oct 1, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- * Caution: Black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. * A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground. * This campground is first come, first serve and is suitable for vehicles less than 24 ft in length.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
1. From Highway 395 in Minden, Nevada, take Highway 88 approximately 15 miles. 2. About 1/2 mile past the Highway 4/89 turnoff in Woodfords, California, turn left at the Crystal Springs Campground sign onto Crystal Springs Road. 3. The campground entrance is approximately 1/2 mile on the south side of the road.
Facility contact
760-932-7070