Atwell Mill Campground
Campground · California · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sequoia National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 20 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 6,562 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 19 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 20 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Atwell Mill
Site types
- 19 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 3 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.
22 campsites at Atwell Mill Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site: 01 | Atwell Mill | Management | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 02 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 03 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 04 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 05 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 06 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 07 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 08 | Atwell Mill | Management | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 09 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 10 | Atwell Mill | Management | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 11 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 12 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 17 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 12A | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 17 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Site: 13 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 14 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 17 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 15 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 16 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 17 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 18 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 19 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 20 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Site: 21 | Atwell Mill | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | 20 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
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. It is not advised for longer vehicles, especially recreational vehicles. No RVs or trailers are permitted in the campground.
36.46474, -118.66718 · 36°27'53.1"N 118°40'1.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 60 | 64 | 69 | 79 | 90 | 97 | 97 | 91 | 79 | 66 | 57 |
| Low °F | 38 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 53 | 44 | 38 |
| Precip in | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Atwell Mill Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Atwell Mill Campground?
- Yes, Atwell Mill Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Atwell Mill Campground have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Atwell Mill Campground?
- 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Atwell Mill Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Atwell Mill Campground.
- Are campfires allowed at Atwell Mill Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Atwell Mill Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Atwell Mill Campground
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- Crystal Cave Tours Sequoia National Park 10.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Grouse Valley Cabins 13.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mineral King Ranger Station 3.2 mi · Facility
- Foothills Visitor Center 9 mi · Facility
- Giant Forest Museum 9.1 mi · Facility
- South Fork Campground 9.6 mi · Facility
- Lodgepole Visitor Center 10.3 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 559 565 3341
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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