Cold Springs
Located 23 miles from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road.
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Cold Springs Details
Cold Springs campground is located 23 miles from Highway 198 on the Mineral King Road. The campground is located near the Mineral King Visitor Center amid aspen trees and conifers. Opening and closing dates of areas and facilities may change depending on a variety of conditions: storms and related damage, water shortages, construction activities, hazard-tree concerns, and other issues. Region: Mineral King area of Sequoia Elevation: 7,500 ft. Open: Late May-October Reservations: No reservations. First-come, first-served. Fee: $12/night Number of sites: 39 sites and 9 walk-in sites RV/Trailer length: Tents only Pets: Permitted Water: Water is turned off mid-October Groceries, restaurant, showers: 2 ½ miles (4 km) from Silver City Resort (restaurant, gifts, limited supplies and showers, no gasoline) Phone: Yes Restrooms: Pit toilets Food storage: Metal food locker - 47"W x 17"D x 34"H Nearby Attractions: Sequoia grove You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Learn more about bears and food storage in the parks. Download the Cold Springs campground map for a larger, printable image. (PDF) http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/upload/Cold_Springs_handout.pdf
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