About this campground
Located in a mixed-conifer forest at 7,600 feet (2,320 m), the Mineral King Ranger Station houses some exhibits on Mineral King's human and natural history. Food storage canisters are available. Obtain wilderness permits here. Planning to park overnight? Marmots may attempt to get in your car's undercarriage or damage wiring. Make sure that you wrap the underside of your vehicle in a tarp.
Getting there
On the Mineral King Road 24 miles (39 km) from the junction of Highway 198 in Three Rivers.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cold Springs Campground (CA)Sequoia & 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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