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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring bug spray and sunscreen
Site 10 is notably spacious according to verified camper review
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Verified camper reports indicate great experiences in June and July with well-maintained facilities; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- 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.
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