Atwell Mill Campground, Mineral King

Location

Mineral King, CA

Website

www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/atwell

Activity Guide

Car Camping, Hiking, Giant tree viewing

General Info

Atwell Mill Campground is the site of a sequoia grove that was milled before the big trees were protected. It is located most of the way up the long and slow Mineral King Road, at around 7000 feet of elevation. It is only open from May 21- October 15.

Amenities

  • Gorgeous scenery
  • Bear lockers
  • Tent campsites only
  • Pit toilets

Insider Information

  1. This campground is closer and less populated than Cold Spring Campground, which is closer to the ranger station in Silver City Resort 5 miles up the road.
  2. Hikes out of this area are all phenomenal, and if you’re willing to do a strenuous hike, you can up get to several lakes, including Monarch, Crystal, Franklin, and Columbine.
  3. Franklin Pass is easier to get over than Sawtooth going this direction, and you’ll have to go over Sawtooth Pass to get to Columbine Lake.
  4. The wildlife in this area is prevalent and fun to see, but obviously desensitized to human interaction. Please be mindful of food at all times and keep wildlife wild.