Atwell Mill Campground

Atwell Mill Campground in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is a tent only campground located along Mineral King Road in a remote part of the park. Open during summer months only this is one of the highest elevation campsites in the National Park. 21 sites available on a first come first served basis situated along the East Fork of the Kaweah River in a once logged sequoia grove. Potable water is available and pit toilets. The long winding and slow going drive to the campground takes guests up and out of Three Rivers CA climbing along a very scenic mountain road. The majority of the drive is in a low shrub area with majestic views of the mountains and valleys around. As campers near Atwell the road starts to dart in and out of second growth Sequoia stands. The campground is on the right hand side of the road as the roadway enters the main group of trees. All dirt roads and parking pads the best sites are 11-17. The NPS declares this a tent only campground but truck and van campers can easily utilize the sites (other RV types are not advised). Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is built along a hillside and there is some elevation difference between sites and along the roads. Hiking trails depart this area. Silver City is a small vacation home town under 2 miles up the road from Atwell Mill Campground; guests can find food and showers at the small store.