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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).

Cell Phone Coverage at Buckeye Flat Campground

Cell signal at Buckeye Flat Campground (Three Rivers, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Buckeye Flat Campground

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    Three Rivers, CA, CA★ 4.5 (106 reviews)From $32/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    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.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV21 ft
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ADA sites2 sites
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesBear Boxes
    Family & Pets
    Flush ToiletsFishing

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it 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

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    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

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    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.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    559-565-3714· Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
    ashley_occhipinti@nps.gov
    Getting there →

    Buckeye Flat Campground is easily accessed from Visalia, California and Highway 99. Follow Highway 198 East from Visalia for 36 miles, until you reach the Ash Mountain Entrance Station. The campground is located 6 miles beyond the entrance station, across from Hospital Rock. Please visit our website for more specific driving directions, as well as area maps.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Buckeye Flat Campground cost per night?+
    Buckeye Flat Campground costs $32 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Buckeye Flat Campground open?+
    Buckeye Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Buckeye Flat Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Buckeye Flat Campground?+
    Buckeye Flat Campground can accommodate RVs up to 21 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Buckeye Flat Campground?+
    Buckeye Flat Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Buckeye Flat Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Buckeye Flat Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Buckeye Flat Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Buckeye Flat Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks CampgroundsPrint Facility Map
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    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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    $32 /night★ 4.5 (106)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Potwisha Campground

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

    Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

    Atwell Mill Campground

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

    Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park

    Three Rivers, CA

    From $32/night

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