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Picnic Table
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Average nightly rates38 total sites
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38 sites
About Cold Springs Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 38
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2026 Season availability
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
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- Fire Pit
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- River Access
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Reviews (142)
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
Elliana H
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 22, Loop: Cold Springs
Site 22 was amazing. Cold springs camp ground as a whole is amazingly beautiful. Definitely recommend sites 22-30 because they’re right next to the water. The drive up to the campsites is very narrow, be prepared for a long and slow drive up the mountain. There are many great hikes walking distance from the campground with beautiful views. Definitely pack for cold weather, the sites are shaded so it gets very cold. Overall, such an amazing trip and worth the drive.
David L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 01, Loop: Cold Springs
We made a reservation just days before it closed for the season in October since campgrounds at Sequoia were full. The campground was nearly empty for our stay. Take note that it will take you over an hour to reach the campground from the entrance to mineral king road but it is a paved road so that is a big plus, only about a mile is unpaved as you reach the top. I would stay here again if I couldn’t get in at a Sequoia campground which was my destination. I can’t speak for any of the hikes or trails that start out at this campground, I imagine they are great due to the altitude and location.
Georgia C
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Cold Springs
This campground was magical.
Oscar M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 36, Loop: Cold Springs
I really love the place I hope come back soon 🥰🥰🥰
Angela R
VerifiedOctober 6, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 24, Loop: Cold Springs
It’s a beautiful campground. Very clean. Just a long drive with not the best roads but you’re aware of it ahead of time. Can’t wait to return
Amy Rose S
VerifiedOctober 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 26, Loop: Cold Springs
It is absolutely beautiful there, listening to the water flowing in the creek is so soothing when going to sleep. A Black bear came by really close to the campground though so be alert for that. Also the drive uphill is honestly very scary, be sure to take a good and stable car for that drive in the mountains. Other then that the whole experience was much needed, a great location to unwind and unplug from the world for a few days.
Roger L
VerifiedOctober 1, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Cold Springs
Very nice tent sites. But I’m really getting tired of driving the Mineral King road. The upper end desperately need repair.
Audra L
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 33, Loop: Cold Springs
Campsite 33 at cold springs was perfectly walkable. It was close to the water but wasn’t very deep. The site was managed well, we actually had a Ranger walk into our camp both days a little unexpectedly. There are plenty of restrooms, near boxes and trash cans.
Yesenia V
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 03, Loop: Cold Springs
Very nice spot, right next to the river. Good flat spot for a tent. Pretty good shade. Perfect time to go in late September. Close to water spigot and restroom :) will definitely come back
Peter W
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: Site: 18, Loop: Cold Springs
Nice spot. Very comfortable and quiet. Easy access to water and facilities. It provided a grade staging point for our backpacking trip over Sawtooth Pass. What's not to like?
Location Cold Springs Campground (CA)
Address:
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA, 93271
United States
Cold Springs campground is located 23 miles (37 km) 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.
Cold Springs Campground is located 23 miles from Highway 198, which is the nearest major road access.
Elevation: 2279 feet
27 mi drive to downtown Three Rivers (about 1 hr 28 min)
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
