Cold Springs Campground

Overview

The campground is typically open May through October. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Nestled among aspen trees and conifers, the campground is located near the Mineral King Ranger Station, 26 miles (42 km) - 1.5 hour drive time - from the Highway 198 junction in…

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

40 campsites

Fee

From $32 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-565-3341

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Cold Springs Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Explore Sub-Alpine Landscapes at Mineral KingHike · 1-3 Days · 1.0 mi from camp

  In Sequoia National Park visit Mineral King, a beautiful valley at 7,500 feet. National Park Service

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• Theodore Solomons TrailHike · 254.3 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.0 mi from camp

  The Theodore Solomons Trail is a long-distance trail in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, passing through Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, and the Sierra… Wikipedia

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• Tar Gap TrailHike · 7.6 mi long · 0.1 mi from campShow on map
• Timber Gap TrailHike · 5.3 mi long · 0.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Sawtooth Trailhead, maintained by National Park Service.

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• White Chief TrailHike · 3.7 mi long · 1.0 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Eagle-Mosquito Trailhead.

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• Monarch Lakes TrailHike · 4.0 mi long · 1.0 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Bike the River RoadBike ride · 1-5 Hours · 23.8 mi from camp

  Explore this little-known dirt road in Kings Canyon National Park: the River Road in Cedar Grove. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Miners NosePeak · 9,418 ft · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Tufa FallsWaterfall · 0.9 mi from camp

  A waterfall near White Chief Trail.

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• Empire MountainPeak · 11,555 ft · 2.2 mi from camp

  Empire Mountain is an 11,555-foot mountain in the Sierra Nevada in the US state of California. Wikipedia

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• Upper Cliff Creek FallsWaterfall · 2.7 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Black Rock Pass Trail.

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• Moro RockViewpoint · 10.6 mi from camp

  Moro Rock is a granite dome rock formation in Sequoia National Park, California, United States. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Trail of the Sequoias Winter TrailSkiing and snowshoeing · 4-6 Hours · 10.4 mi from camp

  A challenging alternative to the Crescent Trail, the Trail of the Sequoias explores the eastern edge of the Giant Forest. National Park Service

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• The LoafClimbing · 28.7 mi from campShow on map
• Paul's ParadiseClimbing · 29.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.