Atwell Mill Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 15 to June 3
- Sites
- 21 total · 21 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 559 565 3341
- Coordinates
- 36.4647, -118.6672
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404. 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). 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 night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s 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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Atwell Mill Campground free?
No. Atwell Mill Campground charges $32.00. 21 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Atwell Mill Campground?
Atwell Mill Campground has 21 sites on record. 21 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Atwell Mill Campground open?
The season on record runs October 15 to June 3. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Atwell Mill Campground?
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. 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.
What is the weather like at Atwell Mill Campground?
This campground is at 6,650 feet (2,027 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
What are the rules at Atwell Mill Campground?
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Leash should be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm
Nearby
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- Cold Springs Campground3.2 mi
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- POTWISHA CAMPGROUND8.3 mi
- Lodgepole Campground10.3 mi
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park10.3 mi
- Grouse Valley Cabins13.9 mi
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No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
