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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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June 20, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
We love camping at Atwell Mill. It is very primitive -- a pit toilet and a few water spigots. The campsites are large. The campground is usually quiet. It is beautiful in the campground and there are good trails nearby for hiking. The 1 1/2 mi hike to the footbridge on the Hockett Meadow Trail is wonderful. Just remember that you have to hike 1 1/2 mi back up that steep trail!
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June 25, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Atwell Mill
Small campground where the sites are close together but each site seemed to provide just enough privacy and quiet to make it an ideal escape. My wife and I did a 30 mi gravel ride that took us down to the Big Shady Campground, through the Mariposa Grove, down to Wawona, and back up to the campground.
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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 14, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great spot! Was close to water access and not too far from bathroom. Ground was a bit slanted, but we still slept just fine. Chevy Malibu handled the drive in no problem.
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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 03, Loop: Atwell Mill
What a lovely, well managed and clean experience. Truly a peaceful and beautiful place to be. The camp sites were ample in size and well spaced. I can't wait to come back and spend more time day hiking the locale area.
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July 1, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 16, Loop: Atwell Mill
Atwell campground. No RVs or generators, tents only. Making it quiet as the sunsets
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July 8, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 19, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice quiet campsite
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July 17, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Atwell Mill
So lovely! The road out is only for the BRAVE. But it was epic. Green verdant areas between the trees, not many people, very primitive and lovely. Can't wait to go back. Site 12 is right in front of the outhouse so... wish I had chosen a different spot as it was a bit stinky. Flies and mosquitos, as you would expect.
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July 19, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
In July, the temperature was perfect. Most campsites had a lot of shade, which was important to us. My son, wife, and I had the great fortune of seeing a bear and a deer in the campground. While it was a bit tense to see the bear, it could not have cared less about us.
The campground is also very close to Silver City and the Sawtooth trailhead, which we drove up to a couple of times to hang out. It was well worth it.
We could not have pick a better campground.
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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 13, Loop: Atwell Mill
The campground is very nice great for families with kids. The hiking trail that takes you to the river is amazing!! The only complaint is the road to get there could be dangerous. Drive safely if you go there make sure your car is good conditions.
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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 12A, Loop: Atwell Mill
Ran into Ranger Julie on Atwell-Hockett trail
She is a true asset to your organization
Wealth of info regarding trail conditions
Our trip was cut short due to fallen trees on tar gap trail that impeded our progress into Hockett. She booked us 7-23 nite @ Hockett atwell campground from trail.
She gave us OK to stay nite in Sequoia grove.
Truly wonderful camping experience
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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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