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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 9, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Atwell Mill
An absolutely beautiful campsite! The hikes near by are not to miss. Paradise trail was a wonderland of Sequoias. The only down side was how rank these particular outhouses smelled.
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August 9, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Camped out at #17 and absolutely loved it! There was a trail near to our campsite but far enough away that we didn't hear anyone.
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August 11, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 15, Loop: Atwell Mill
Was a little timid on getting this site we were at site 15 further away from everyone because my group tends to get rowdy at night. But overall the drive up the hill was probably the most rigorous but it’s well worth it. Beautiful scenes hiked part way to monarch lakes be ready for lots of steep and long hikes. Beautiful and clean
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August 11, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 15, Loop: Atwell Mill
Was a little timid on getting this site we were at site 15 further away from everyone because my group tends to get rowdy at night. But overall the drive up the hill was probably the most rigorous but it’s well worth it. Beautiful scenes hiked part way to monarch lakes be ready for lots of steep and long hikes. Beautiful and clean
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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Atwell Mill
Our experience was wonderful the road up there was dicey but if you go slow and take your time you will be fine. Being surrounded by sequoias was amazing, we went the first week in August and it rained lightly the whole time we were there but it was still beautiful. The rain helped keep the yellow jacket bees away and mosquitoes. I recommend taking a day hike to the bridge waterfall on the Attwell- Hockett trail from Attwell Mill campground it’s 3 mi round trip to the bridge and back. And at silver city you can take a shower for $5 well worth it!
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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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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Atwell Mill
Our experience was wonderful the road up there was dicey but if you go slow and take your time you will be fine. Being surrounded by sequoias was amazing, we went the first week in August and it rained lightly the whole time we were there but it was still beautiful. The rain helped keep the yellow jacket bees away and mosquitoes. I recommend taking a day hike to the bridge waterfall on the Attwell- Hockett trail from Attwell Mill campground it’s 3 mi round trip to the bridge and back. And at silver city you can take a shower for $5 well worth it!
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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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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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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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