Atwell Mill Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 19 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Fits, ft | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site: 02 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 03 | 18 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 04 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 05 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 06 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 07 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 09 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 11 | 17 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 12 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| Site: 13 | 20 | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Site Site: 12A is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Three Rivers, California |
| Coordinates | 36.4647° N, 118.6672° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National Park by roads.
Charges and 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 y
Fire nearby
- WildfireLand
22 mi from the campground · 20 acres
- PrescribedGrant Grove Fall Rx
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGrant Grove Rx Spring
27 mi from the campground · 15 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Big Willi Mountaineering Company ↗ | 34.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 40.9 mi |
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Atwell Mill Campground - Sequoia National Park, CA
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside John Krebs Wilderness.
- inJohn Krebs Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 39,740 acres
- 0.6 miSequoia-Kings Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 768,222 acres
- 7.3 miSequoia National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,160,053 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Redwood Meadow Ranger StationBuilding · Three Rivers · 4.8 mi
- Hockett Meadow Ranger StationBuilding · Silver City · 6.1 mi
- Bearpaw High Sierra CampHistoric district · Three Rivers · 7.4 mi
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.
Recreation
Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby.
Nearby
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).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Atwell Mill Campground?
Sites at Atwell Mill Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Atwell Mill Campground?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Atwell Mill Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Atwell Mill Campground?
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.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Atwell Mill Campground have?
22 sites, including 19 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Atwell Mill Campground?
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Atwell Mill Campground?
The campground has no sinks and no flush toilets, pit toilets only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Atwell Mill Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Atwell Mill Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Atwell Mill Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Atwell Mill Campground?
Site Site: 12A is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Atwell Mill Campground?
Three Rivers, California. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground.
Source: Getting there
What if Atwell Mill Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cold Springs Campground (3.2 mi), Buckeye Flat Campground (6.6 mi), and Potwisha Campground (8.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby