A campsite along the wetter side of the campground
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. Nestled among aspen trees and conifers, the campground is located near the Mineral King Ranger Station, 26 miles (42 km) - 1.5 hour drive time - from the Highway 198 junction in Three Rivers. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the campground.
Campsites
Location
Mile 23.4, Mineral King Road
Sequoia National Park, CA 93271
Fees
Hours
Cold Springs Campground usually opens in late May and closes in late October. Gates open or close at noon on the campground opening and closing dates. *Potable water is not always available in spring and fall.
Reservations
Reservations for Cold Springs 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
Cold Springs campground is located 23 miles (37 km) from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. The road is narrow, winding and steep, deeply rutted in sections, and mostly unpaved. It is not advised for longer vehicles, including trailers and other recreational vehicles.
Weather
This campground is at 7,500 feet (2,286 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
Roads are unpaved, uneven, and are moderately-sloped in some areas of the campground.
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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Trailers and RVs not permitted.
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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 sites here, our parks are dedicated to creating sites in the near future. This campground has 40 campsites. There are 31 regular sites and 9 walk-in sites (located approximately 100-200 yards walking distance from parking area, depending on site).
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Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Designated Primitive Campsites