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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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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
The campsite was absolutely beautiful, very off grid. The road is long, very curvy and very narrow. It was probably about a 1.5 hour drive up the mountain for 13 mi. Amazing off grid environment. Very active wildlife.
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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
I rode my bike to Atwell but did not have the energy to get all the way up to Cold Springs, which I regret. My buddy made it all the way up and said it looked like a much nicer campground. Atwell was not particularly attractive, as the Sequoias there were all logged, leaving mostly smaller trees. There were lots of flies during the day and then mosquitoes at dusk. The bathroom was clean and potable water was available. Being just down the road from the Silver City Mountain Resort restaurant was great - they had fantastic food, including pie that we brought back to camp for breakfast.
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August 15, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
Well maintained.
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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Atwell Mill
Overall I enjoy my straying there. Beautiful nature. spring water to drink. But I went there to rest from noise and were looking for peace but a lot of spot where taken families with children and toddlers and there were seeming days and nights. So I had to leave earlier as it is impossible to rest. Be ready no mobile connection and no shower.
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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Atwell Mill
Place was very nice, clean and quiet.
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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Atwell Mill
The mosquitos and bugs were unbearable, to the point that we weren’t even able to enjoy sitting out side no matter the time of day.
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July 28, 2026 Stayed at: Site: 19, Loop: Atwell Mill
Loved it
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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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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 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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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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