Coy Flat

Sequoia National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Springville, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Price range: $36–$69 per night

Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (42 reviews)

Season: May through October

Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belknap Grove.For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people.The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree, which grows in more

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing

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

Coy Flat is a well-maintained small campground at 5,000 feet elevation within Giant Sequoia National Monument, offering excellent trout fishing and access to hiking trails including Bear Creek Trail. Campers consistently praise the beautiful setting and quality facilities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Fisher present in the area; also California Spotted Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl.

Insider tips for Coy Flat: Bring bug spray and sunscreen Site 10 is notably spacious according to verified camper review Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Skip Coy Flat if: You need RV hookups - campground has no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Coy Flat: June-July — Verified camper reports indicate great experiences in June and July with well-maintained facilities; campground operates May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Belknap (Springville, CA), Quaking Aspen (Springville, CA), Wishon (Springville, CA), Wishon Cabin (Springville, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Coy Flat

Cell signal at Coy Flat (Springville, 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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Springville, CA, CA★ 3.9 (42 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belknap Grove.For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people.The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world’s largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest’s lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls.There is a convenience store a mile away in the small community of Camp Nelson. Pierpoint Springs Resort is located just 2 miles away.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV26 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 - campground has no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit outside May through October - seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Bring bug spray and sunscreen

Site 10 is notably spacious according to verified camper review

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Best: June-July

Verified camper reports indicate great experiences in June and July with well-maintained facilities; campground operates May through October

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and Fisher present in the area; also California Spotted Owl and Northern Saw-whet Owl.

Location

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559-539-5230· Sequoia National Forest
Getting there →

From Highway 99 go east on 190 to Springville, California. On 190 travel 15 miles to Nelson Drive. From Nelson Drive exit on Coy Flat and drive 1.5 miles to campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Coy Flat cost per night?+
Coy Flat costs $36–$69 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Coy Flat open?+
Coy Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Coy Flat have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Coy Flat?+
Coy Flat can accommodate RVs up to 26 feet.
How do I make reservations at Coy Flat?+
Coy Flat 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 Coy Flat?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Coy Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Coy Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
Coy Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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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
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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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$36 /night★ 3.9 (42)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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