Crystal Springs Campground
Its 17 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $24 per night, and it is open from late April to late September. Crystal Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near Woodfords, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 17
- RV sites
- 17
- Hookups
- None
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
17 sites in 4 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Inner Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Inner Loop, site 10 |
| 11 | Inner Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Inner Loop, site 11 |
| 12 | Inner Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Inner Loop, site 12 |
| 13 | Inner Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Inner Loop, site 13 |
| 14 | Inner Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Inner Loop, site 14 |
| 3 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 3 |
| 4 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 4 |
| 5 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 5 |
| 6 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 6 |
| 7 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 7 |
| 8 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 8 |
| 9 | Main Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Main Loop, site 9 |
| 15 | Outer Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Outer Loop, site 15 |
| 16 | Outer Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Outer Loop, site 16 |
| 17 | Small Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Small Loop, site 17 |
| 18 | Small Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Small Loop, site 18 |
| 19 | Small Loop | Rv nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop Small Loop, site 19 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,069 ft
38.7642, -119.8453 in Alpine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Crystal Springs Campground is open from late April to late September , at 6,069 ft.
Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Crystal Springs Campground?
Sites at Crystal Springs Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10290681).
How much does it cost to camp at Crystal Springs Campground?
Camping at Crystal Springs Campground costs Single Site: $24 per night.
How many campsites does Crystal Springs Campground have?
Crystal Springs Campground has 17 campsites, including 17 RV sites.
Does Crystal Springs Campground have RV hookups?
No. Crystal Springs Campground has no hookups. 17 sites take RVs.
Is there drinking water at Crystal Springs Campground?
Yes, Crystal Springs Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Crystal Springs Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crystal Springs Campground.
When is Crystal Springs Campground open?
Crystal Springs Campground is open from late April to late September.
Who manages Crystal Springs Campground?
Crystal Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Crystal Springs Campground
Hot springs and swimming nearby
Nearest to Crystal Springs Campground, in straight-line miles: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 4.8 miles), David Walley's Hot Springs (hot spring, 15 miles), Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 16 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 19 miles), and Cave Rock (swimming hole, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Kit Carson Campground - Sites
- 11
- Season
- mid May to mid September
- Fee
- Single Site: $26 per night
Indian Creek Campground - Sites
- 28
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- mid May to mid September
- Fee
- Single Site: $32 per night
- Sites
- 9
- Season
- late April to early September
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Woodfords and campgrounds in Alpine.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01