
Weekend availability at Cold Springs Campground (CA)
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 1:43 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Open12/29 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open13/29 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 40
- Max rig length
- 20 ft
About this campground
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.
Getting there
Cold Springs campground is located 23 miles (37 km) from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. It is an approximately 90 minute drive. The road is narrow, winding and steep, deeply rutted in sections, and mostly unpaved. It is not advised for longer vehicles, including trailers and other recreational vehicles. RVs and trailers are not permitted in campgrounds.
Activities
- HIKING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Mineral King Ranger StationSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks0 mi
- Atwell Mill CampgroundSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks3 mi
- Buckeye Flat CampgroundSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks10 mi
- Potwisha CampgroundSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks11 mi
- South Fork CampgroundSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks11 mi
- Foothills Visitor CenterSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks12 mi
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