Crystal Springs Campground, near Markleeville, California, is a fantastic spot for those who love camping among towering sequoias. This place offers a rustic experience with well-maintained sites that provide a good amount of privacy, making it perfect for tent camping or smaller RVs.

The campground features clean facilities, including flush toilets and garbage disposal, which visitors appreciate. Campers have noted the beauty of the surrounding forest and the nearby river, creating a serene backdrop for your outdoor adventures. As one happy camper put it, “Camping under giant sequoias! What more could you want?”

While the campground is not suited for large RVs, it’s a great choice for those with smaller setups. The camp host is friendly and helpful, adding to the welcoming vibe of the place. Just be prepared for some wind, as it can pick up at times, so bring along some sturdy tent stakes.

If you're looking to explore, the area around Crystal Springs offers stunning views and plenty of opportunities for hiking and enjoying nature. Just keep in mind that the nearby highway can bring some noise, but many find it a small price to pay for such a beautiful setting. Whether you're here for a quick stop or a longer stay, this campground has a lot to offer for a peaceful getaway.

Quiet sites amidst the shade of Jeffrey and lodgepole pines. Generally open late April to late September, conditions permitting.

Crystal Springs Campground

Markleeville, CA is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that California camping has to offer. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Markleeville, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

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The Best Camping Near Markleeville, California

Very pretty surroundings, river runs by it. Camp spot 18 needs level areas, sitting on slope on and around table and fire pit. Vehicular noise from the highway very loud in the daytime. Sites are tight, small rigs recommended. 

Nice little spot

The campground was clean, nice friendly staff and a beautiful river close by.  Only down fall was it was close the a main road so you could hear cars driving by.   All night seemed peaceful and the price was right.

Beautiful scenery 

This campground met my needs (a place to sleep on a road trip), but didn’t strike me as a place I’d want to stay for long. It’s not far from the highway, and the car noise mixed with the wind in the trees, so it wasn’t bothersome, but certainly audible. I didn’t see a Spring anywhere, although presumably there was water somewhere. Some spots are pretty far from everyone else and surrounded by trees, while others are in the middle of the campground and back up into one another. I really enjoyed both the sunrise and sunset amid the pines, but that was really the only thrill there. Has bear boxes at each campsite. Very hilly, some spots might not be accessible with a trailer

Wooded, not much else.

Great little spot for tent camping or vehicle camping. You'll be fine if you have a smaller RV or Camper trailer but would not recommend for large units. Camp host Scott was really cool and down to earth. The campsite is clean and well maintained. Pit toilets were the best I have ever seen/smelled. The site can be pretty windy so bring tent stakes and cordage to tie out your walls.

Pretty chill little spot...NOT FOR LARGE RVs or CAMPERS

Beautiful, wild forest camping under huge sequoia trees in a well maintained campground with fairly well separated sites. Flush toilets and garbage disposal but no dump station or electrical or water hookups. Definitely not for big rigs and I have a teardrop trailer and my Outback which are almost 30 ft and it was quite a challenge 

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