Cold Springs – Sequoia Campground Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks California

Cold Springs – Sequoia Overview

Cold Springs Campground is located next to the east fork of the Kaweah River in the Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park. It has 40 (tent-only) campsites set among aspen and evergreen trees. Campsites 33-41 are walk/hike-to (about 100-200 yards from parking area). The rest of the sites are drive up (RVs and trailers not permitted).

The campground is 23 miles (37 km) from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. The road is narrow, winding and steep, deeply rutted in sections, and mostly unpaved. Cell service is not available at the campground.

The campground is usually open mid May to mid October. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilets and trash collection.  Cell service is not available. Each campsite also has a parking spur, table, food storage locker, fire ring and grate.  You can also find a restaurant, gift shop and showers at nearby Silver City Resort.

The closest dump station is at Potwisha Campground (30 miles).

Atwell Mill Campground is also nearby and has 21 (tent-only) campsites.

Cold Springs Sequoia – Area Recreation

Hiking and backpacking are very popular in the area.  Horseback riding is also popular. Other activities include picnicking and wildlife viewing.

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Amenities

• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pay Phone
• Pets OK
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing