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Picnic Table
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River Access
Fire Pit
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Average nightly rates38 total sites
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38 sites
About Cold Springs Campground (CA)
Number of accommodations: 38
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Water Access
- 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
James M
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 16, Loop: Cold Springs
Great campsite. We enjoyed it.
Alyssa B
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 22, Loop: Cold Springs
So serene and peaceful!
Randy H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 26, Loop: Cold Springs
beautiful
Michael Z
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 04, Loop: Cold Springs
Close to the beauty of Mineral King. Try for a site along the stream, but even landlocked sites are fine. Days are hot and nights are cold, so prepare for extremes. And mentally prepare for a stinky latrine - - just a two-holer for the entire campground. But a small price to pay for such beauty. Try the trail to Monarch Lake or Franklin Lake, both terrific hikes.
Christopher D
September 8, 2021
I had an amazing trip here, the spot was ready and clean when i got in. The rangers were all friendly and helpful. I am definitely going here again.
Nancy W
September 8, 2021
I went here through Labor day weekend. Reading reviews ahead of time was helpful. The road was full of curves. The mornings were cold and the days were warm. There wasn't a lot of people which was great. If you want a remote campsite, away from the normal crowd this is a place.
Cristina D
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Cold Springs
Great site next to a lot of trails
Stephen J
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 12, Loop: Cold Springs
Really nice campground in great location near Mineral King ranger station and not far from the main trailheads. Just be aware several of the sites are oddly shaped and the car space / tent space / bear locker / table are some distance apart, e.g. site 12, which is also very steep.
Patricia B
September 13, 2021
Site 6 is away from the road so no headlights flashing in your tent. It is a little walk to your bear box but not bad. Right by the Cold Spring trailhead so great for walks.
Frederick J
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: Site: 11, Loop: Cold Springs
Convenient camping
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 7, 2026
