Buckeye Flat Campground

Campground · California · 26 bookable sites ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Sequoia National Park (National Park) · Open Access

26
Bookable sites
21 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
2
Accessible sites
2,930 ft
Elevation
Middle Fork of the Kaweah River
Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

Overview

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/seki

Recreation

Whether you are visiting the spectacular sequoia trees in the Giant Forest or backpacking into the wilderness of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Buckeye Campground offers a convenient starting point. Located just six miles from the Ash Mountain Entrance Station, the campground is within a 30-minute drive to countless miles of trails and natural wonders.

Facilities

Buckeye Flat Campground offers 27 reservable campsites accommodating tents only. Picnic tables, fire rings and food storage lockers are provided at each site. Flush toilets and drinking water are available within the campground.

Natural Features

The Foothills consist of the lower elevations of Sequoia National Park, where the grassy valley floor gives way to granite peaks. Oaks, chaparral and river canyons are plentiful here in an area with more biological diversity than the conifer forests and High Sierra combined. Winters are relatively snow-free and mild; summer is characterized by hot and dry weather. Wildlife is frequently seen in the area, including the American Black Bear, mule deer and bobcats, as well as numerous bird species.

Nearby Attractions

Buckeye Flat Campground is located within a 30-minute drive from the Giant Forest, home to the largest trees on Earth. Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and the Congress Trail are also located in the Giant Forest area, as well as numerous other opportunities for exploration in Sequoia National Park.

The Crystal Caves are about a 45 minute drive (16 miles/26 km) from the campground. Reserve tour tickets in advance on Recreation.gov.

Charges & Cancellations

  • Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. Additional fees will apply for late cancellations.
  • All cancellations made between midnight on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival are considered late cancellations and will incur a $10.00 cancellation fee and will also forfeit the first night’s use fee. Cancellations for a single night’s reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.

The facts

  • 26 bookable sites
  • 28 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 21 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: BUCKEYE FLAT, Buckeye Flat

Site types

  • 26 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 2 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

28 campsites at Buckeye Flat Campground

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
01BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—15 ft6 🐾
02BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—12 ft6 🐾
03BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—19 ft6 🐾
04BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—16 ft6 🐾
05BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—17 ft6 🐾
06BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—16 ft6 🐾
07BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—17 ft6 🐾
08BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—19 ft6 🐾
09BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—19 ft6 🐾
10BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—21 ft6 🐾
11BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront19 ft6 🐾
12BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerateRiverfront20 ft6 🐾
13BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront15 ft6 🐾
14BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerateRiverfront20 ft6 🐾
15BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—15 ft6 🐾
16BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront15 ft6 🐾
17BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront17 ft6 🐾
18BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront14 ft6 🐾
19BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightRiverfront16 ft6 🐾
20BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—15 ft6♿ 🐾
21BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—15 ft6 🐾
22BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—16 ft6 🐾
23BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—19 ft6 🐾
24BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—13 ft6♿ 🐾
25BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedModerate—17 ft6 🐾
26BUCKEYE FLATManagementBack InPavedModerate—13 ft6 🐾
27BUCKEYE FLATTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—17 ft6 🐾
28Buckeye FlatManagementBack InPavedSlight—17 ft6 🐾

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.

36.52106, -118.76260 · 36°31'15.8"N 118°45'45.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 97°F in Jul, down to 57°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F586064697990979791796657
Low °F384143455462696863534438
Precip in4.94.34.02.51.20.40.10.00.21.22.43.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

ENTRANCE FEES APPLY: 1-7 Day Pass- $35 per vehicle (private, non-commercial). $20 per person (on foot, on bicycle, or bus). $30 per motorcycle (not per person). 12 month pass available at Ash Mountain & Big Stump Entrance Stations. Check www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/fees.htm for details. CAMPING FEES: $32 per night for Regular Camping and $16 per night for valid lifetime Access Pass, lifetime Senior Pass, and annual Senior Pass. No other passes receive reduced rates. Failure to notify the campground prior to 12:00 pm noon the day following your scheduled arrival may result in your reservation being cancelled.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Buckeye Flat Campground

Can you reserve a site at Buckeye Flat Campground?
Yes, Buckeye Flat Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buckeye Flat Campground have?
28 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Buckeye Flat Campground?
21 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buckeye Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Buckeye Flat Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Buckeye Flat Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Buckeye Flat Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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