Texas Flats

Sierra National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Oakhurst, CA, CA

Price: From $127 per night

Price range: $127–$180 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Texas Flats Campground remains closed due to hazard trees. Texas Flats Campground is a horse-friendly group camp situated on the banks of McGilvery Creek. It is split into 4 sections named manzanita, red fir, white fir and cedar.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

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

Texas Flats is a scenic horse-friendly group camp on McGilvery Creek with access to popular hiking like The Shadow of the Giants sequoia grove. Campers praise the beautiful creek-side setting and note the campground's long-standing reputation.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Coyote, Douglas' Squirrel, Lewis's Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sharp-tailed Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Texas Flats: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand. Contact the owner directly to secure your stay, per camper reports. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.

Skip Texas Flats if: RIDB reports the campground remains closed due to hazard trees — verify current status before planning.. You need RV hookups — this campground has none.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only..

Best time to visit Texas Flats: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Kelty Meadow (Oakhurst, CA), Soquel Campground (Bass Lake, CA), Chilkoot (Bass Lake, CA), Summerdale Campground (FISH CAMP, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Texas Flats

Cell signal at Texas Flats (Oakhurst, 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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Oakhurst, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $127/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Texas Flats Campground remains closed due to hazard trees. Texas Flats Campground is a horse-friendly group camp situated on the banks of McGilvery Creek. It is split into 4 sections named manzanita, red fir, white fir and cedar.

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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 RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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:✕ RIDB reports the campground remains closed due to hazard trees — verify current status before planning.✕ You need RV hookups — this campground has none.✕ You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May-October only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand.

Contact the owner directly to secure your stay, per camper reports.

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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: Mule Deer, Coyote, Douglas' Squirrel, Lewis's Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Sharp-tailed Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Take Highway 41 north through Oakhurst past Rd. 222 (aka Bass Lake turn off), to Road 632 (aka Sky Ranch Road). Turn right, travel 7 miles, and turn right on FS6S40 towards Soquel Campground. Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S08, cross the bridge and continue left through Greys Mt. Campground. Travel for 1 mile, turn left on 6S38, and continue for 2 miles to Texas Flat Campground. (Distances approximate).

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sierra National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Sierra National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Texas Flats cost per night?+
Texas Flats costs $127–$180 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Texas Flats open?+
Texas Flats is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Texas Flats have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Texas Flats?+
Texas Flats can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Texas Flats?+
Texas Flats 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 Texas Flats?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Texas Flats is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Texas Flats open, and what are check-in times?+
Texas Flats 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
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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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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$127 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Summerdale Campground

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