Atwell Mill Campground
36.4647, -118.6697 · Park boundary: National Park Service
The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. The campground is situated along the East Fork of the Kaweah River. There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 1.7 miles (3 km) east of the campground. More services can be found in Three Rivers, 23 miles (37 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground (approximately 1.5 hours away).
- Every day
- All Day
Atwell Mill Campground usually opens in late May and closes in late October. *Potable water is not always available in spring and fall.
- Fall/Winter Closure (Dates Subject to Change) · Oct 15, 2026 – Jun 3, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night.
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night. Access or Senior Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Reservations for Atwell Mill Campground typically open in April and can be made up to one month in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Host on site
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
- Classification
- Designated Primitive Campsites
Campground roads are unpaved, rutted, and uneven.
While there are currently no accessible campsites, our parks are committed to creating sites in the near future.
In summer, fire restrictions may be in effect if conditions are dry, even at higher-elevation campgrounds. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Atwell Mill Campground is located 19 miles (31 km) from Highway 198 on Mineral King Road, which turns off in Three Rivers, and 6 miles (10 km) before the end of the road. 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.
This campground is at 6,650 feet (2,027 m). Summers are usually warm and sunny, however the weather can change at any time. Be prepared for three-season camping, even in summer.
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Leash should be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm
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