The roads leading to the campground are extremely narrow and winding.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground is situated along the East Fork of the Kaweah River. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground. More services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approximately 1.5 hours away).
Campsites
Location
Mile 19.1, Mineral King Road
Sequoia National Park, CA 93271
Fees
Hours
Atwell Mill Campground usually opens in late May and closes in late October. *Potable water is not always available in spring and fall.
Reservations
Reservations for Atwell Mill Campground typically open in April and can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only.
Make a Reservation →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. 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.
Weather
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.
Accessibility
Campground roads are unpaved, rutted, and uneven.
In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
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No RVs or trailers permitted in campground.
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You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm.
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While there are currently no accessible campsites, our parks are committed to creating sites in the near future.
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Designated Primitive Campsites