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Crystal Springs

California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)

Crystal Springs is in Alpine Village, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has RV sites.

No reviews listedBook on Recreation.gov
Alpine Village, CA
25.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe14.4 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Crystal Springs. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

Your dates (Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.

Key facts

Max rig length
Build around it

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Where Crystal Springs fits

Area
Campgrounds near Lake Tahoe (nearby areas)
Nearest alternatives
Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (11.4 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (12.8 mi) · Campground by the Lake (14.1 mi)
17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
First come, first served — pay on site Listing
Getting there
25.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 14.4 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving) Listing
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Why stay here?

  • 14.4 mi from Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line).
  • First come, first served — no reservation needed (or possible).

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RV Nonelectric
17 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookupsN/A
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$24/night
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Before you go

CA California rules for campers

Booking
California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
Bears
State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
Chains
Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap

No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool

Crystal Springs: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Crystal Springs?
17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Crystal Springs have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Crystal Springs?
First come, first served — pay on site (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Crystal Springs?
Allowed (per the listing)

Location

25.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
14.4 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line)
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Policies

Check-in
02:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)
Booking
First come, first served (pay on site)

About

Crystal Springs is a peaceful little campground near the West Fork of the Carson River. The area is popular for fishing, hiking, ATVing, picknicking and mountain biking. Wildlife viewing is also great in the area.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.Crystal Springs campground is at an elevation of 6010 feet.

At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 17 sites
Shade
Listing 17 of 17 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing First come, first served — pay on site
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 25.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 14.4 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Village (straight-line, not driving)
Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 19.2 mi

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The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations. Nov 7 – Nov 8

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RV rentals for this stay

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.

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Kit Carson Campground

Hope Valley · CA 5.0 (51)
Tent sites · RV sites
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Grover Hot Springs State Park

Hope Valley · CA
Tent sites · RV sites
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Markleeville

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Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Crystal Springs, not driving.

  • Closest public campgroundKit Carson Campground2.8 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Closest private full-hookupLake Tahoe KOA Journey11.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on KOA ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeIndian Creek Campground3.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicUnavailable for your datesCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
  • Next closestGrover Hot Springs State Park4.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on reservecalifornia.com ↗