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
Jaymee R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
We liked this campground a lot because it was small, isolated, and had a water spigot at every campsite. It was very quiet and peaceful, although difficult to get to because of the narrow winding road that is a bit dangerous when meeting other cars. I don't recommend driving it in a Prius. When inside the campground, one of the roads has a big root sticking up, so make sure to take the first left past the bathrooms unless you have high clearance. The bathrooms at the campground are pit toilets that aren't cleaned very often. They smelled awful, and someone kept refusing the shut the toilet lid and close the door when they were finished. The next morning it was full of flies. We also had someone pull up to the trailhead next to us and camped for free while everyone else had to pay.
John P
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice and clean. Tent site could have been a bit more level.
Douglas F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
Only stayed one night @ site 17. One of the better sites - this dead end cul de sac has the best ones at Atwell - large and neighbors only on one side. Clean pit toilet a short walk away.
Douglas F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Atwell Mill
Stayed 3 nights here @ site 11. This is a small, uneven site - but for 1 or 2 people it is perfect for a small tent and peace / quiet. I really enjoyed my stay here, the restroom is super close, along with water. No neighbors - very private.
Michael R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 02, Loop: Atwell Mill
Did not show, something came up.
Thomas C
VerifiedJuly 25, 2024 • Stayed at: Site: 21, Loop: Atwell Mill
Beautiful campsite with sequoias and other conifers all around. Quiet and peaceful (site 21 was shady and private). The drive from the main road to the campsite is long, steep, and winding. It's approximately 2 hours each way (and it's an additional hour to the Giant Forest Museum). The flies and mosquitos were out in force as well. Overall, it's a great campsite but a pain to get to. Our 2-wheel drive sedan with low clearance was able to get up the road just fine- it's paved almost the whole way but has potholes.
c d
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 19, Loop: Atwell Mill
No campsite map on web. First come first serve was much better.
Zahara G
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 20, Loop: Atwell Mill
Magic place
Richard M
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
I had a very enjoyable stay at Atwell Mills campground. The area was beautiful, the late season crowds were low, and bathroom was very clean and odor free.
Clifford and Pearl B
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Atwell Mill
The water is great at Atwell. Nice hikes available nearby with excellent California Big Trees!!!! Clean also.
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. |