Coy Flat
Campground · California · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 26 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 12
- People per site
- 4,714 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.Recreation
In addition to hiking the Monument's giant sequoia groves, visitors can explore the nearby Bear Creek Trail, which ascends to 9,000 feet through a diverse terrain. There is also excellent trout fishing available in several creeks dotted throughout the area.Facilities
Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people.Natural Features
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.Nearby Attractions
There is a convenience store a mile away in the small community of Camp Nelson. Pierpoint Springs Resort is located just 2 miles away.The facts
- Season: April 15 – Oct 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 19 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 26 ft
- Up to 12 people per site
- Loops: AREA COY FLAT
Site types
- 19 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
19 campsites at Coy Flat
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA COY FLAT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
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.
36.12758, -118.61889 · 36°7'39.3"N 118°37'8.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Coy Flat
- Can you reserve a site at Coy Flat?
- Yes, Coy Flat is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Coy Flat have?
- 19 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Coy Flat?
- 26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Coy Flat?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Coy Flat.
- Are campfires allowed at Coy Flat?
- Campfires are allowed at Coy Flat. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Coy Flat also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Coy Flat's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Campsite fees range from $34/night for single unit or $68/night for double unit.
Camping near Coy Flat
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- Long Meadow Group 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Holey Meadow 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Peppermint Dispersed Area 6.1 mi · Facility
- Belknap Grove 7.2 mi · Facility
- Western Divide Ranger District 12.8 mi · Facility
- Brush Creek Dispersed Camping 13.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 559-539-5230
- Email kstone@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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