Established Camping
Atwell Mill Campground — Sequoia National Park
Warning 7 Alerts are In Effect
There are 7 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 7 Alerts are In Effect
There are 7 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Be aware of significant road construction delays on the Mineral King Road this year. Monday-Thursday there will be a full road closure between 10 am and 4 pm, and 30min traffic delays for three hours before and after the closures. Friday-Saturday full closures between 8am and 7pm with a passthrough at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Sundays will have no closures. You will not be able to drive into or out of the campground during closure times , except during designated passthrough windows. Please refer to the road construction page for information.
A portion of Mineral King Road inside Sequoia National Park is under construction. Monday to Thursday there are up to 30-minute traffic delays between 7am and 7pm. Delays occur from 7 am to 4 pm on Fridays. No delays on holidays. Please refer to the road construction page for information.
Be aware of significant road construction delays on the Mineral King Road this year. Monday-Thursday there will be a full road closure between 10 am and 4 pm, and 30min traffic delays for three hours before and after the closures. Friday-Saturday full closures between 8am and 7pm with a passthrough at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Sundays will have no closures. Please refer to the road construction page for information.
The typical season dates for this campground are 5/21-10/15/2025 however they are subject to change based on a variety of factors. Updates will be posted here in advance of reservation releases.
Atwell Mill Campground will be closed for the entire 2025 season, due to the Mineral King Rd construction project. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Be aware of significant road construction delays on the Mineral King Road this year. Weekdays there will be a full road closure between 10 am and 4 pm, and lengthy traffic delays for three hours before and after the closures. Weekends will have no closures. Please refer to the current conditions website for more information.
Be aware of significant road construction delays on the Mineral King Road this year. Weekdays there will be a full road closure between 10 am and 4 pm, and lengthy traffic delays for three hours before and after the closures. Weekends will have no closures. Please refer to the road construction page for information.
Atwell Mill Campground is located near Three Rivers in Sequoia National Park. The terrain features dense forests and is surrounded by towering sequoia trees. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Giant Forest Museum and Moro Rock.
Description
Overview
The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks. At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. It takes approximately 90 minutes to drive the long narrow, winding, largely unpaved road that leads to the area and its two campgrounds. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in campgrounds. Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National Park by roads.
Recreation
Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.
Facilities
The campground is situated along the East Fork of the Kaweah River in a once logged sequoia grove. Atwell Mill campground contains 21 sites. The Atwell-Hockett Trail begins here. The campground has no sinks and no flush toilets, pit toilets only.
Natural Features
Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park. Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak.
Nearby Attractions
There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground. More extensive services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approximately 1.5 hours away).
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
Charges & Cancellations
Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first nights use fee. Cancellations for a single nights reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Fee Info
ENTRANCE FEES APPLY in Mineral King -buy your pass ahead of time. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.
Location
Atwell Mill Campground — Sequoia National Park is located in California
Directions
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 miles (31 km) from Highway 198 on Mineral King Road, which turns off in Three Rivers, and 6 miles (10 km) before the end of the road. It is an approximately 90 minute drive. The road is primarily unpaved, narrow, winding, and deeply rutted in places. It is not advised for longer vehicles, especially recreational vehicles. No RVs or trailers are permitted in the campground.
Coordinates
36.464744 N
118.667181 W
Detours Nearby
Monarch Lakes Backcountry Sites
48 min away
Balch Park Campground
5 hrs 19 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 44 min from Visalia
- 3 hrs 58 min from Hanford
- 4 hrs 20 min from Fresno
- 4 hrs 47 min from Bakersfield
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
