Openings · last 7 days
104
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 104 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
602
Openings · last 90 days
676
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 676 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 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 199 of 676 detected openings (29.4%). 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: 13 | 29 | 4.3% |
| Site: 11 | 28 | 4.1% |
| Site: 01 | 27 | 4.0% |
| Site: 15 | 27 | 4.0% |
| Site: 16 | 27 | 4.0% |
Site Site: 13 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 29. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026 · of 38 monitored sites
Of the 988 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026): 481 open for online reservation · 273 reserved · 234 closed.
Where the open windows are
51.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 481 of 988 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 13, 2026Not open online51.3%
Open site-nights481 / 988
Reserved (of online inventory)273 / 754
Weekday openings345
Weekend openings136
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 345 fall on weekdays and 136 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 286 of 494 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 38 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Site: 15 | 22 |
| Site: 12 | 21 |
| Site: 16 | 21 |
| Site: 22 | 21 |
| Site: 01 | 20 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
481 open site-nights across 29 sites at Cold Springs Campground (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 85 2-night, 76 3-night, 16 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site Site: 01.
All 29 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site: 15 | 20 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +10 more |
| Site: 12 | 20 ft | None | 21 | 16 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +9 more |
| Site: 16 | 20 ft | None | 21 | 17 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +9 more |
| Site: 22 | 20 ft | None | 21 | 17 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +9 more |
| Site: 01 | 20 ft | None | 20 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| Site: 17 | 20 ft | None | 20 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| Site: 20 | 20 ft | None | 20 | 15 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| Site: 19 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +7 more |
| Site: 30 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 10 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +7 more |
| Site: 32 | 20 ft | None | 19 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| Site: 11 | 20 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| Site: 13 | 20 ft | None | 18 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +6 more |
| Site: 23 | 20 ft | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| Site: 25 | 20 ft | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| Site: 10 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +5 more |
| Site: 18 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +5 more |
| Site: 27 | 20 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| Site: 26 | 20 ft | None | 16 | 10 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +4 more |
| Site: 04 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +2 more |
| Site: 05 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11 +2 more |
| Site: 07 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +2 more |
| Site: 08 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11 +2 more |
| Site: 09 | 20 ft | None | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 6, Oct 11 +2 more |
| Site: 28 | 20 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +1 more |
| Site: 29 | 20 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +1 more |
| Site: 31 | 20 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 11, Oct 12 +1 more |
| Site: 03 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| Site: 24 | 20 ft | None | 11 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| Site: 02 | 20 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
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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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-246864 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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)?
Reservations for Cold Springs Campground (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 481 of 988 tracked site-nights are currently open (48.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 676 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 re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 104 site-date openings at Cold Springs Campground (CA) in the last 7 days, 602 over 30 days and 676 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
76 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site Site: 01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
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.
Which month has the most availability at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
October 2026, with 286 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 494.
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.
When is the next open date at Cold Springs Campground (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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