## Overview

 The Mineral King area features the highest elevation campground in the parks. At 7,500 feet (2280 m), it is only open during the summer months. It takes approximately 90 minutes to drive the long narrow, winding, largely unpaved road that leads to the area and its two campgrounds. RVs and trailers are not recommended on Mineral King Road and are not permitted in campgrounds. Mineral King is not connected to the rest of Sequoia National Park by roads. 
## Recreation

 Trails to alpine lakes and mountain passes begin nearby. 
## Facilities

 Nestled among amid aspen trees and conifers, the campground is located near the Mineral King Ranger Station. The campground has no sinks and no flush toilets, pit toilets only. 
## Natural Features

 Hikes into the backcountry out of Mineral King will give visitors an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and uniqueness of Sequoia National Park. Hike to alpine lakes and over mountain passes, or climb a peak. 
## Nearby Attractions

 There are limited services at Silver City Resort, 2.5 miles (4 km) west of the campground. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (559) 565-4404.
## Charges & Cancellations

 Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations If your campsite remains vacant for 24 hours after your arrival date it will be cancelled and made available on rec.gov.You will be charged for the first night's campsite fee and a $10 cancellation fee, all other fees after that will be refunded. Recreation.gov policies apply to all reservations, cancellations, refunds and date changes. Call (559) 565-4404 if you will be arriving 24 hours after your arrival date so your site won't be cancelled.

Cold Springs Campground — Sequoia National Park

Cold Springs campground is a must for camping in Mineral King. Remote, but not too remote and great for kids. Closed in winter due to snow. Usually open late May through October.

Getting to this campground takes a little patience. It is about 45 min drive from SR-198 on Mineral King Rd (partially paved/dirt), but with a couple small pull offs with water falls and Sequoias along the way. You can also stop at Silver City, a small cabin resort that offers a hot meal, some supplies, and paid showers, that is located about 15 minutes down the road from the campground.

To access the campground, you drive across a bridge and locate the camp site that you want (first-come, first-served). Tent camping only. There is a drop box for camping fees and the ranger does a walk-around daily. 

The campground road is a loop. There are sites located along the East Fork of the Kaweah River from which you can climb down into the River. In spring, some river sites have some flooding because of rain and runoff. Note that the water is COLD, even in summer.

Vault toilets and potable water are provided. No cell service, but they do have a pay phone you can use. Be sure to bring all the supplies you need. Firewood is a must, and each site has its own fire ring. Keep food in bear boxes. I have seen bears there, but not every time. Also be wary of marmots.

Great access to many different hiking trails of varying difficulty. 100% Recommend.



Been camping here for 20 years

These sites are nice and open and very unlikely to fill up due to their limited amenities. (no wifi or showers...)
But you have great flat sites covered by a tone of conifers and aspen trees. You're so close to some of the most amazing sequoia groves you have to see these trees. 40 total campsites in the middle of the woods which hardly ever fill up are sure to leave you feeling calm and refreshed and not everyone can say they slept (or even saw!) such ancient and rare trees. (These trees are monsters!!)


Great starting sites for some backcountry fun

One of the best campgrounds we've stayed at. Water nearby, no flies or mosquitoes, good distance to other sites and nature all around. Take spot #8, if available. It is the best. We even had a deer family visiting. Oh, and the campfire events on weekends are good. Fine effort by the rangers. Great hiking without the crowds of Sequoia.

Great campsite

Great campground and would highly recommend. Close by King’s canyon and so much to see in both parks!

Definitely recommend 

The entire grounds are beautiful, but if you can stay by the river, you should! Recommend getting a site not directly by the bathrooms because they are vault toilets and the smell tends to drift.  No showers or running water, but silver city resort is right down the road and has showers, food, and a small store. The only down side is the drive up the mountain, which takes about 45 minutes and does not access sequoia, only mineral king trails. Worth the drive, beautiful views, but would not recommend if scared of heights. 

Gorgeous stay

The campsite I had made this place great. Some of the sites were not so great. The campground in a whole is amazing. Great hiking is connected to the camp and will leave you breathless. While driving, you'll lose service after you turn off Mineral King then you have 23 miles of slow roads, took me a little over an hour the view are great just be ready. The drought is real so bring your water. With that being said, I'll definitely be back.