• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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    Some of the opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks have changed due to weather and/or other circumstances. See link for details and match to locations on the park map (under "Park Tools," bottom left, this page). More »

  • Road Conditions (Entire Park) and Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect 20-minute to 1-hour construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) until Memorial Day weekend (7 a.m.-6 p.m.). See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

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  • Prescribed Fires Planned at Ash Mountain/Sequoia National Park (Parks' South Entrance)

    Fire crews will be working on hazard fuel reduction project at Ash Mountain (south entrance) starting May 23. There are nine small burn segments near the south entrance. The fire may be visible from the road and will produce smoke for very short periods.

Crystal Springs Campground

Crystal Springs campground is located 4 miles (6 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Grant Grove area. The campground is situated under open stands of evergreen trees.

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Region

Grant Grove area in Kings Canyon

Elevation

6,500 ft. (1,980 m)

Open

May 22 - May 29, 2013 and
July 1 - September 4, 2013

Reservations

First come, first served

Fee

$18/night individual sites
$35/night group sites

Number of sites

36 individual sites
14 group sites (7-15 people)

RV/Trailer length

Pets

Permitted (Learn more about pet regulations)

Dump and water station

Groceries, showers, laundry

1/4 mile (.8 km) to Grant Grove Village

Accessibility

Group site #F is suitable for wheelchairs

Ranger Programs

Summer only

Phone

Yes

Restrooms

Flush toilets

Food storage

Large food locker - 47"W x 17"D x 17-34"H

You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks.

Download the Crystal Springs campground map for a larger, printable image. (PDF)

 
Crystal Springs Campground map, Kings Canyon National Park.

Did You Know?

1890 map of Sequoia National Park.

Sequoia National Park is the second-oldest national park in the United States. It was created by Congress on September 25, 1890. General Grant National Park (the area now called Grant Grove), was designated soon after. Only Yellowstone National Park, created in 1872, is older. More...