About Atwell Mill Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
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Reviews (59)
What Guests Are Saying
Atwell Mill Campground is a beautiful and peaceful location nestled among towering sequoias, offering clean facilities and spacious sites that provide a sense of privacy from neighboring campers. The scenic hikes and serene environment are highlights for visitors, contributing to a tranquil camping experience. However, access to the campground can be challenging due to a long and winding road that may require a high-clearance vehicle, and some campers have reported issues with insects and cleanliness in the bathrooms.
What Guests Are Saying
Atwell Mill Campground is a beautiful and peaceful location nestled among towering sequoias, offering clean facilities and spacious sites that provide a sense of privacy from neighboring campers. The scenic hikes and serene environment are highlights for visitors, contributing to a tranquil camping experience. However, access to the campground can be challenging due to a long and winding road that may require a high-clearance vehicle, and some campers have reported issues with insects and cleanliness in the bathrooms.
Review Summary
Mohammed A
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Atwell Mill
Well maintained campsites. Wish music was a bit lower
Gabriela C
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Atwell Mill
Its a beautiful place. The drive up can be rough and not for everyone. Definitely not staying as long as we did next time (a whole week) We had to make a short 15 minute drive to silver city to shower and buy ice and water. To wash dishes we had to wash in a container and dump the water in the toilets per the park rangers. The drive to Sequioa is about an hour and 45 mins but took us over 3 hours because it was a Friday. The drive to the hikes to the lakes are about half an hour from camp. Overall very grateful for the experience.
Abdul W
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Atwell Mill
When you make an online reservation, no maps are provided and Apple Maps stated that I’m 11 hours away. Horrible experience and customer service. Took 5 hours to arrive there and then the road was closed on the way back. Ruined the plans.
Sarah H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
Quiet, clean, and beautiful. We were in site 4 and there was room to park our minivan and pitch our four person tent, and room for the kids to play left over. Close to gorgeous trails into Sequoia groves.
Eric V
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Quiet campground in a grove of tall trees. Beautiful and close to some of the best hiking in the park.
Austin A
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 15, Loop: Atwell Mill
campground was very clean, the location was serene, but make sure you are prepared for skeeters in the summer and the lengthy drive up to the site
Travis K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 05, Loop: Atwell Mill
It was a thrilling ride up the side of the mountain to get to this site, but camping under the trees was wonderful. Be sure to save your reservation information because there's no phone service of any kind.
David H
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
I was in campsite 21. There was plenty of shade in the site. At the time I was there in (last week of May) it was nice weather the whole time (around a high of 75 degrees). There was only one other person in the campground so it was always quiet. Bathrooms were clean and the trash cans were empty. I guess that comes with being one of only two sites being used. The areas around Mineral King were awesome to visit. Lots of wildlife in the area if you just take the time to look. I would Definity stay there again.
Randall W
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: Site: 09, Loop: Atwell Mill
Big drive to get there. Construction has the road closed from 10am to 4pm, so plan accordingly. Also give your self a lot of time since the road is narrow and windy. The camp sites look like they are mostly intended for tents since they are not very level. But we had two vans and one truck and we made due. But being up there was really great. We did a 6 mile (round trip) hike in the morning, and then drove up to the end of the road. Checked out the Silver City store. All in all worth it.
Christopher K
VerifiedOctober 8, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Atwell Mill
I stayed 2 nights in site 11. No issues with the campsite. It was easy to get into. Good shade after 2pmish. This spot is set into the hill a bit so if you need a big flat area this isnt the one.
Location Atwell Mill Campground
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
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. 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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4647 / -118.667
Elevation: 2006 feet
Policies & Rules
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Be aware of significant road construction delays on the Mineral King Road this year from 9/4/25 through the end of season. Monday-Thursday there will be a full road closure between 10 am and 4 pm, and 30min traffic delays for three hours before and after the closures. Friday-Saturday full closures between 8am and 7pm with a passthrough at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. Sundays will have no closures. You will not be able to drive into or out of the campground during closure times, except during designated passthrough windows. Please refer to the road construction page for information.If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov. You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled. Upon making a campground reservation: Site occupants agree to follow ALL campground rules. Failure to comply may result in a fine. You are responsible for your guests.RV's and trailers are not permitted in the campground.Purchase your entrance fee before you arrive in Mineral King. https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm |
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Campground Rules and Regulations:
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• Preserve Natural Resources- Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited.
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Tire Chains may be required at any time. Be prepared at any time of year for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. Check Road Conditions at nps.gov/seki .Falling Objects - Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks, or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound, and very little time to react). Report falling branches or trees to a ranger. |