Mineral King Ranger Station
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Sequoia National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 7,506 ft
- Elevation
Located in a mixed-conifer forest at 7,600 feet (2,320 m), the Mineral King Ranger Station houses some exhibits on Mineral King's human and natural history. Food storage canisters are available. Obtain wilderness permits here.
Planning to park overnight? Marmots may attempt to get in your car's undercarriage or damage wiring. Make sure that you wrap the underside of your vehicle in a tarp.
Getting there
On the Mineral King Road 24 miles (39 km) from the junction of Highway 198 in Three Rivers.
36.45274, -118.61079 · 36°27'9.9"N 118°36'38.9"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, 12.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Mineral King Ranger Station
- Can you reserve a site at Mineral King Ranger Station?
- No. Mineral King Ranger Station is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Mineral King Ranger Station
- Cold Springs Campground (CA) 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Atwell Mill Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buckeye Flat Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potwisha Campground 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 12.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crystal Cave Tours Sequoia National Park 12.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Grouse Valley Cabins 15.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park 16.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- South Fork Campground 11.2 mi · Facility
- Giant Forest Museum 11.9 mi · Facility
- Foothills Visitor Center 12.2 mi · Facility
- Lodgepole Visitor Center 12.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (559) 565-3341
- Email SEKI_Information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-09.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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