Crystal Springs
Campground · California · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Toiyabe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,069 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River.
Recreation
The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, picknicking and mountain biking. Wildlife viewing is also great in the area.
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.
Natural Features
Crystal Springs campground is at an elevation of 6010 feet.
The facts
- Season: Last Week of April – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Inner Loop, Main Loop, Outer Loop, Small Loop
Site types
- 17 RV Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
17 campsites at Crystal Springs
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Inner Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Inner Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Inner Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Inner Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Inner Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Main Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Outer Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Outer Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Small Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Small Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Small Loop | Rv Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
38.76420, -119.84530 · 38°45'51.1"N 119°50'43.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.9 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 7.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Crystal Springs
- Can you reserve a site at Crystal Springs?
- Yes, Crystal Springs is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Crystal Springs have?
- 17 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Crystal Springs?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Crystal Springs.
- Does Crystal Springs have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Crystal Springs?
- Campfires are allowed at Crystal Springs. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Crystal Springs also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Crystal Springs's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
Restrictions:
- California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
- Dog must be on a leash at campground.
Camping near Crystal Springs
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- Silver Creek 12.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hope Valley Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
- Woods Lake Campground 10.3 mi · Campground
- Adventure Mountain Lake Tahoe 10.6 mi · Facility
- Echo Chalet 11.6 mi · Campground
- Caples Lake Campground 11.9 mi · Campground
- Lahonntan National Fish Hatchery Complex 12.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 760-932-7070
- Email joy@westrecllc.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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