Buckeye Flat Campground

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Three Rivers, CA, CA

Price: From $32 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (106 reviews)

Season: May through October

Buckeye Flat Campground is located in Sequoia National Park, in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. The campground sits at an elevation of 2,800 feet, perched above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River and shaded by a stand of large Live Oaks. For more information and trip planning please see our website at www.nps.gov/sekiThe Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckeye-flat-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Buckeye Flat offers 26 tent sites at 2,800 feet elevation in Sequoia National Park, shaded by large Live Oaks and perched above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. The campground provides essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, drinking water, and bear boxes at an affordable $20/night rate.

Wildlife alert: Black bears present in area—bear boxes provided at sites. Also expect mule deer, wild turkey, and various lizard species including California Striped Racer and Sierra Fence Lizard.

Insider tips for Buckeye Flat Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground in Sequoia National Park All 26 sites are tent-only with no hookups available Campground sits above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River, ideal for fishing and water access

Skip Buckeye Flat Campground if: You need RV hookups or electrical sites. You're planning to visit November through April when the campground is closed. You prefer spontaneous camping without advance reservations.

Best time to visit Buckeye Flat Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Potwisha Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA), Atwell Mill Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park (Three Rivers, CA).