Crystal Springs Campground Group Sites
The Quick Take
Crystal Springs is the group camping hub for the Grant Grove section of Kings Canyon, and it fills a very specific niche: getting a larger crew into the sequoia groves without the chaos of trying to snag multiple adjacent individual sites. Tucked under open stands of evergreens at around 6,500 feet, it trades dense forest seclusion for practical convenience -- Grant Grove Village and its store, showers, and restaurant are just a short drive away. The open canopy means decent stargazing for a frontcountry spot, though you will hear your neighbors. Bear activity is serious here, not theoretical, so the provided food lockers are non-negotiable. At fifty dollars a night for a group site, this is one of the better deals in the Sierra for splitting costs among a dozen or more campers. Book this if you are organizing a family reunion, scout troop outing, or any gathering where corralling everyone into one reservation beats the headache of coordinating ten separate bookings.
Booking
Reserve Your Campsite
All 14 sites are reservable.
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Sites & Setup
RV Information
RVs allowed. No electrical hookups.
Accessibility
The path to the restroom here is not paved. Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Rules to Know
- Fires:Buy firewood at local markets, do not cut standing or living trees.
- Bear Safety:Black bears are active in this area.
- Checkout:Check out before 12 pm.
Pro Tips
Reservations open on a four-month rolling window, so mark your calendar exactly four months before your target date and book the moment the window opens -- group sites in Grant Grove sell out fast during July and August weekends.
The campground sits just four miles from the park entrance, making it an ideal basecamp for the General Grant Tree Trail and the short but stunning North Grove Loop, both walkable detours before breakfast that most group campers never bother with.
There are no flush toilets or showers on site, so plan accordingly -- the nearest showers and laundry are at Grant Grove Village. Bring a solar shower bag if your group is large enough that the village facilities feel like a production.
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Directions
Crystal Springs campground is located 4 miles (6 km) from Kings Canyon Park entrance in the Grant Grove area. The entrance is on Crystal Springs Road.
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