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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 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.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 6, 2024 Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice and clean. Tent site could have been a bit more level.
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August 6, 2024 Stayed at: Site: 07, Loop: Atwell Mill
Nice and clean. Tent site could have been a bit more level.
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August 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.
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August 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.
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August 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!
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August 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!
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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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