3.7935 reviewsPrice
$18 - $24/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Last week of April -...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$18 - $24/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Last week of April -...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Fall trout anglers and road cyclists who grab a west-side site early. Late August through September hits the sweet spot: crowds thin, temps settle into the 60s-70s, and the fishing improves as water cools. No hookups, no showers, no cell service, so pack accordingly.
Highway 88 traffic noise carries into camp after dark, and east-side sites next to private homes deal with barking dogs and floodlights. Big rigs won't fit either, the 24-foot length limit is firm, and there's no dump station or hookups anywhere on the property.
Reference information about Crystal Springs Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Quiet sites amidst the shade of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines.</p>
The elevation is 6,240 ft. The campground, physically located in California close to West Fork Carson River, is comprised of two overlapping, unnamed loops and a spur. The loops terrace up the west side of West Carson Canyon giving each camp site a view of the canyon's barren and rugged eastern wall. Jeffrey pines and fir dot the hillside and provide some shade. The campground is the most RV- friendly along the State Rt. 88/West Carson Canyon corridor. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open April 27 through September 22 - weather dependent
The parking aprons are paved
In Minden, NV, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and State Route 88, take Rt. 88 west 15.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign onto Crystal Springs Rd. and go 0.1 miles to campground on right.
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Early fall brings the sweet spot. Late August through September sees daytime temps in the 55-75°F range with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. Summer crowds thin out, water temps cool (which improves trout fishing), and insect activity drops. Visibility stays excellent for hiking and photography. Highway 88 remains open and reliable. Summer can push into the 90s during the day, and bear boxes have been reported to heat food during hot afternoons.
Early fall described as the 'sweet spot' with cool days and chilly nights; highly recommended season.
Crystal Springs Campground offers single-family campsites equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and food lockers. Vault toilets and potable water are available. Firewood can be purchased from the host, and garbage service is provided. Reviewers frequently highlight the cleanliness of the vault toilets and scenic location of the campground.
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