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About Cold Springs Campground (CA)
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2026 Season availability
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River Access
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- Fire Pit
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Reviews (164)
What Guests Are Saying
Cold Springs Campground is a stunning and serene location, nestled by the Kaweah River, offering beautiful scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and helpful rangers on-site. While the access road is challenging and some bathrooms need improvement, the overall experience is highly rewarding, making it a favorite for campers seeking a peaceful retreat.
What Guests Are Saying
Cold Springs Campground is a stunning and serene location, nestled by the Kaweah River, offering beautiful scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. The campground is well-maintained, with clean facilities and helpful rangers on-site. While the access road is challenging and some bathrooms need improvement, the overall experience is highly rewarding, making it a favorite for campers seeking a peaceful retreat.
Review Summary
Yainier C
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 03, Loop: Cold Springs
Wonderful place.
Colton P
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 31, Loop: Cold Springs
Mineral King the Campground is always an awesome time. Recreation.gov. needs to pull there head out and bring back first come first serve
Irene Y
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 17, Loop: Cold Springs
THIS CAMPGROUND IS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN AREAS OF SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK.
Which is why this is not a 5 start review, this campground is 2 hours from the museum and more popular tree viewing areas.
I would not suggest driving the road to the campground in the dark, get there early and do it in the daylight.
The campground was nice, with fire pits and large bear boxes. Some spots are drive up and some are a bit farther (15 ft) from the car.
Drive up spots were more on the left side single digits, spots a bit farther away from the car were more in the teen's.
You will need the suggested marmot wrapping or tarp and twine.
Of the 4 folks we met, we all thought we were camping in the park, but soon realized we were not, which was sad and the point of our trip.
Not to be deterred, there was some wonderful hiking up there, flat and short if you wanted, or more advanced with some alpine lakes at the end.
This campground was quite and away from the heavy traffic you would expect at Sequoia National Park.
Caroline C
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 13, Loop: Cold Springs
Very beautiful campsite! It has a river at the entrance and the sound of it is just relaxing. Loved the trails that lead up to magnificent lakes!
Location & Directions for Cold Springs Campground (CA)
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271 United States
Elevation: 2,279 ft
Getting There
<p>Cold Springs campground is located 23 mi (23 mi) from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. It is an approximately 90 minute drive.<strong> The road is narrow, winding and steep, deeply rutted in sections, and mostly unpaved. It is not advised ...
Cold Springs campground is located 23 mi (23 mi) from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. It is an approximately 90 minute drive. The road is narrow, winding and steep, deeply rutted in sections, and mostly unpaved. It is not advised for longer vehicles, including trailers and other recreational vehicles. RVs and trailers are not permitted in campgrounds.
Highway access
Cold Springs Campground is located 23 miles from Highway 198, which is the nearest major road access.
Nearby National Park
In Sequoia National Park
Approximate driving time: 27 min
Big Stump Entrance Station
Approximate driving time: 56 min
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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