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About Atwell Mill Campground
Number of accommodations: 19
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (138)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
John M
VerifiedJuly 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.
Phyllis "Kayti" B
VerifiedJuly 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.
Timothy S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: Site: 19, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice quiet campsite
Kathleen K
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: Site: 16, Loop: Atwell Mill
Atwell campground. No RVs or generators, tents only. Making it quiet as the sunsets
Charles B
VerifiedJune 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.
Kevin C
VerifiedJune 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.
Eric H
VerifiedJune 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 mile gravel ride that took us down to the Big Shady Campground, through the Mariposa Grove, down to Wawona, and back up to the campground.
Jill V
VerifiedJune 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 mile hike to the footbridge on the Hockett Meadow Trail is wonderful. Just remember that you have to hike 1 1/2 miles back up that steep trail!
Jay H
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Site 17 was flat, spacious, had a fire ring, was delightfully secluded, yet close to water access. The campground is off the grid, yet accessible. Recommend a Timber Gap or Monarch Lake hike from Mineral King as a local outing. Enjoy!
Georgie R
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice campground with “bathrooms”, however the drive was so scary in my opinion. Do the drive during the day!!! We would have 100% turned around if it was already dark, lots of turns on a slide of the cliff for 1.5 hours. Campground was nice though! Unfortunately I hated the drive more than I loved the campground so I wouldn’t go back.
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.
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 miles from Highway 198, which is the nearest major road access.
Elevation: 2006 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (about 1 hr 14 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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
- Campground Rules and Regulations: • Food Storage- You are in an ACTIVE BEAR AREA. Black Bears are active day and night. When not in arms reach, you must properly store all food, drinks, scented items, coolers, and equipment used to prepare food, inside provided food storage lockers. These items must be stored day and night. Food storage locker dimensions are 28" high x 33" deep x 47" wide. • 6 Person Limit- There is a maximum of 6 people per campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase 2 sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to preserve the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Reservations can be made in advance to accommodate a larger group size at a group campground. • Check-In and Check-Out is at 12 NOON- Please be prepared to show a screen shot (limited cell service) or printout of your reservation confirmation email upon arrival to the campground. Campsites need to be vacated (vehicles and occupants) by 12:00 NOON. • Parking Pad- Vehicles must be parked with all four wheels on pavement. Vehicles that do not fit on the provided parking pad must be parked in overflow parking areas. • Quiet Hours 10pm to 6am- Music, talking, and generators should not be audible beyond your immediate campsite. Unreasonable noise is prohibited any time of day. • Generator Hours- 9am to 9pm • Fire Restrictions- Check current fire restrictions at nps.gov/seki . Fires must be attended. DO NOT build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum, and food are prohibited in fire rings. Firewood is sold locally. Dead and down wood may be gathered for your campfire. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished completely with water and be cool to the touch before leaving your campsite or going to bed. • Tents- Pitch tents only on tent pads or within campsite boundaries. • Dogs/Pets- must always be kept crated, caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Pets are allowed in campgrounds and picnic areas. Pets may not be left unattended. Pets are not allowed beyond 100 feet of public roads or parking areas. Pets are not allowed on any Park trails.
- • Preserve Natural Resources- Injuring plants or trees by cutting, breaking, or attaching nails or other hardware is prohibited. Driving off pavement is prohibited. • Bicycles- Helmets required if under 18 years of age. Bicycles are not allowed on any park trails. • Trash Disposal- Please keep your campsite clean. Place all litter/trash in bear proof campground trash dumpsters. To prevent bears from getting trash please DO NOT forget to lock or relatch the dumpster. Do not leave cigarette butts, bottle caps, confetti or litter on the ground. • Water Disposal- Do not dump grey-water on the ground or at the water spigots. Bring a tub to wash dishes or to collect shower water. All grey-water must be disposed of at the restrooms, dish sinks, or at a RV dump-station. Used water must not be allowed to run onto the ground. • Propane Tank Disposal- DO NOT leave in the park. We are unable to recycle your used propane tanks. Please take them home with you and dispose of them properly.
- 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.
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