Mountain camping · California
Mineral King (Sequoia)
A remote glacial valley deep in Sequoia
SettingMountain
StateCalifornia
Best seasonSummer & early fall
ReserveRecreation.gov
At the end of a famously twisting mountain road, Mineral King is a high glacial valley of granite, waterfalls, and wildflowers — Sequoia’s most remote and rewarding corner. Marmots may eat your hoses.
Why camp here
Don’t miss: The high valley & Sawtooth Peak
RVs & rigs: Tents/vans only (no large RVs — narrow road)
What’s here
- Sawtooth Pass
- Eagle & Mosquito Lakes
- Wildflowers
- Crystal Lake
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