Cold Springs Campground

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.

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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.

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General Camping Information

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

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Attractions and Activities

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.

Hike out some of the wonderful trails leading out of Mineral King.
In Sequoia, take advantage of a free shuttle to key sites in Sequoia's Lodgepole and Giant Forest area.
In Sequoia, visit Crystal Cave, climb the trail up Moro Rock, see the Sherman Tree, and visit the Giant Forest Museum.
Take a driving tour of some of the spectacular vistas in the parks.
Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program.
Enjoy the annual Dark Day Festival. Enjoy telescope viewings, solar observations, activities, and tours. See Ranger-led Programs for dates and details.
Join in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
Fish along the Kings River in Cedar Grove or hike to Mist Falls.

Key Cold Springs Campground Regulations

Avoid problems with bears by securing food and scented items in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles.
Generators are not permitted at Cold Springs Campground
Cold Springs Campground is a tents-only site.

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Cold Springs Campground
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Cold Springs Campground
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