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
Joan R
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Spacious campsites in an incredibly beautiful and majestic grove
Helena K
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 02, Loop: Atwell Mill
It is a nice campground, where it is lovely to camp. The road is a bit close though, so not that quiet, but plenty of space and nice people camping there. Toilets were okay and we had a nice time in the nature.
William T
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Generally nicely laid out camp sites with good access to water and toilets. tent areas tend to be large but often slope. Easy access to hike to sequoia groves.
Corinne T
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 16, Loop: Atwell Mill
The campground is located in a beautiful spot. The sites are big enough. But there is a major problem: there no shower in the campground. You have to drive 1 hour to find one. It’s a problem for a several days stay.
john g
VerifiedAugust 24, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 20, Loop: Atwell Mill
Never showed up to the campsite due to the road to get there. If you plan to camp near Sequoia stay somewhere else. The road is a single lane pothole hell with a speed limit of 10 miles per hour that spans 20 miles. Without traffic that’s an hour and a half of driving each way. There are sketchy temporary bridges that make you wonder if you are cheating death for a bit of nature. Even if the campsite was the most peaceful place on earth, you better be prepared to just go there otherwise you’re spending a lot of time just to get in and out. I venture to guess most people that reserve a spot here never actually show up once they see the road.
diana c
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
Site 21 is the best site as it is at the end of the loop, large, flat and lightly shaded with its own water tap and trash cans. It is also the farthest from the restrooms. As this is a tent campground we noticed a lot of sites were not exactly level, this one was.
Won J
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 06, Loop: Atwell Mill
Great campground nestled in a beautiful grove of sequoia trees. Very accessible water source and clean restroom. Only drawback was that there were a lot of people, which took away from feeling like you are truly out there in nature.
Bruce B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice campground, very quiet, near the trailhead.
Tammie P
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 14, Loop: Atwell Mill
The access road is not for the faint, as it twists and turns for 19 miles along a scenic path and across a beautiful bridge, as well as a scary temporary one. But WOW the drive takes you into a grove of sequoia trees and then the small remote camp ground let’s you sleep amongst these gentle giants and ghosts of past trees that were cut down when the old mill was there. Definitely a beautiful part of the park that everyone should experience.
Mikhail N
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 19, Loop: Atwell Mill
Amazing campground. Everything is very clean and well maintained. Space is big enough to accommodate one large tent for up to ) people because the space is on a bit of a slope. Will definitely be 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.
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. |