Hiking & snowshoe
Crystal Springs
California · Nearby: Hope Valley & Carson Pass (CA)
Crystal Springs is in Bridgeport, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has RV sites.
Bridgeport, CA
25.1 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe14.4 mi to Stateline & Heavenly Villagestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Crystal Springs. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 17 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- Not listed — check with campground
- 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
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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Sites that match your setup
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RV Nonelectric
17 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookupsN/A
? Length limit not listed
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$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Crystal Springs, not driving.
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- 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) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 4 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 5 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 6 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 7 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 8 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 9 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 10 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 11 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 12 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 13 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 14 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 15 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 16 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 17 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 18 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 19 rv nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ 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
- 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 · Price · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
Nearby parks (straight-line): Emerald Bay 19.2 mi
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For your RV
- This listing doesn't publish RV length limits — confirm your rig fits with the provider.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- No hookups listed.
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- Nearest alternatives
- Lake Tahoe KOA Journey (11.4 mi) · Tahoe Valley Campground (12.8 mi) · Campground by the Lake (14.1 mi)
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Grover Hot Springs State Park
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