Crystal Springs

US Forest Service · California

Crystal Springs in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $24/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 125
Phone: 760-932-7070
Coordinates: 38.76420, -119.84530

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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