Openings · last 7 days
0
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Cold Springs Campground (CA). That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-246864
When Cold Springs Campground (CA) reopens
Cold Springs Campground (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
415
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 415 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 108 of 415 detected openings (26.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 30–31 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| Site: 02 | 21 | 5.1% |
| Site: 20 | 20 | 4.8% |
| Site: 05 | 19 | 4.6% |
| Site: 11 | 18 | 4.3% |
| Site: 30 | 18 | 4.3% |
Site Site: 02 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 21. One free watch covers every site here.
About Cold Springs Campground (CA)
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.
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.
38 monitored sitesRVs up to 20 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
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.
47050 Generals Highway, Three Rivers, CA 93271559 565 3341
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Roll CS-246864 · Cold Springs Campground (CA) · Three Rivers CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 415 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Cold Springs Campground (CA), so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 415 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which sites at Cold Springs Campground (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 20 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 30 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 30-31 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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