Cold Springs Campground is located in Mineral King in southern Sequoia National Park. Access to the tent-only campground is via the Mineral King Road which turns off Highway 198 a short distance east of Three Rivers. The 25-mile, winding road to Mineral King is steep and narrow. It is not recommended for RVs or trailers. Visitors to Mineral King are rewarded with spectacular scenery, waterfalls, and a number of exciting trails leading up into the surrounding high country.
Of the 31 tent-only campsites at Cold Springs Campground, 9 of them are walk-in sites. Most of the sites are nicely shaded among the trees and offer good privacy. The East Fork of the Kaweah River flows past the campground. Reservations are required.
Marmots are common at Mineral King and have been known to crawl into cars and chew through radiator hoses. Read Sequoia National Park's information about marmots and how to protect your vehicle from damage.
You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.
| Cold Springs Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Cold Springs Campground Location: | Mineral King area of Sequoia National Park |
| Elevation: | 7,500 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Visalia - 57 miles, 1:49 |
| Number of Sites: | 31 |
| Camping Season: | Open late May to late October, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks |
| Campground Information: | (559) 565-3341 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations Required: | Reservations can be made beginning on April 25, 2023, for camping dates beginning on May 25. Reservations can be made no more than one month in advance of your stay. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | None - tents only |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Favorite Campsites: | #4, 5, 25, 31 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Cold Springs Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in anytime, check-out Noon |
| Cold Springs Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring |
| Campground: | Pit toilets, tap water available late May to mid-October, otherwise no potable water |
| Showers: | available at nearby Silver City Resort |
| Dump station: | No |
| Campground map: | Cold Springs Campground Map |
| Attractions near Cold Springs Campground: | Find scenic hiking trails nearby. Fish the East Fork of the Kaweah River. Stop by Silver City Mountain Resort with a store and restaurant. |
Cold Springs Campground
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Cold Springs Campground
Visitors touring Kings Canyon and Sequoia find many scenic and interesting places to explore. At Cold Springs Campground visitors are in Mineral King, a beautiful area often overlooked by park visitors.
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