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147 reviews
Atwell Mill Campground is highly praised for its beautiful, secluded setting and well-maintained facilities, making it an ideal escape for nature lovers. Campers enjoyed the abundant wildlife, clean bathrooms, and proximity to fantastic hiking trails. While the road leading to the campground can be challenging and there are some issues with pests like mosquitoes, many found the overall experience peaceful and worth the trip.
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September 14, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Atwell Mill
I’ve stayed in Lodgepole a bunch this year. This was my first time in Mineral King. This campground is 10x better. Quieter, no shuttle bus driving around polluting. No parking lot where traffic is funneled. Campground was near empty. Such a better camping experience. Save yourself the headache of the more popular campground and head out to Atwell campground.
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September 2, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great campsite, a little out of the way of the main park, but it was nice to have some peace and quiet. Would definitely go back.
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September 2, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great campsite, a little out of the way of the main park, but it was nice to have some peace and quiet. Would definitely go back.
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September 1, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Absolutely stunning place! You are in the trees! The road is a bit grueling to go up and down but staying here and hiking the Mineral King area is the BEST! Very few people venture up, you often have times of complete solitude. Easy access to trash bins, bathroom, running water, and several trail heads. Park ranger informed us that during the summer marmots are not a problem in the campground but might be a problem at the end of the road. We saw a mamma bear and her cub frequently here, use of the near by bear box was very easy. I recommend this campground to anyone who is trying to skip the super touristy parts of Sequoia, it is magical!
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September 1, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Absolutely stunning place! You are in the trees! The road is a bit grueling to go up and down but staying here and hiking the Mineral King area is the BEST! Very few people venture up, you often have times of complete solitude. Easy access to trash bins, bathroom, running water, and several trail heads. Park ranger informed us that during the summer marmots are not a problem in the campground but might be a problem at the end of the road. We saw a mamma bear and her cub frequently here, use of the near by bear box was very easy. I recommend this campground to anyone who is trying to skip the super touristy parts of Sequoia, it is magical!
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August 16, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great location.
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August 16, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great location.
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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Atwell Mill
The campsite we chose, number 18, has very little shade and is all on a bit of an incline. The bathrooms were really pungent and not well maintained. It is a beautiful area with straight access to Hockett trail. We took an afternoon nap on top of one of the giant stumps from its mill days.
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August 15, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Atwell Mill
The campsite we chose, number 18, has very little shade and is all on a bit of an incline. The bathrooms were really pungent and not well maintained. It is a beautiful area with straight access to Hockett trail. We took an afternoon nap on top of one of the giant stumps from its mill days.
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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Highlights include camping in the midst of the redwoods, even the stupendous stumps, the 2 mi walk to the falls and bridge, and meeting campers from across the country and the world. Lows include the camper snoring in the next site (we had site 7) and the daytime flies (We went in early August). The camp host was very nice and we enjoyed our stay overall.
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47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States
Elevation: 2,006 ft
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 mi (19.3 mi) from Highway 198 on Mineral King Road, which turns off in Three Rivers, and 6 mi (6.2 mi) before the end of the road. It is an approximately 90 minute drive. The road is primarily unpaved, narrow, ...
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 mi (19.3 mi) from Highway 198 on Mineral King Road, which turns off in Three Rivers, and 6 mi (6.2 mi) 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.
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 miles from Highway 198, which is the nearest major road access.
The closest entrance is: Ash Mountain Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 11.7 mi · 20 min
The closest entrance is: Big Stump Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 29.2 mi · 50 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 2,282
Nearby city: Porterville, CA
Approx. 34 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 823 ft
Three Rivers, CA
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