Can you reserve a site at Gravel Flat Camping Area?

No. Gravel Flat Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Gravel Flat Camping Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kings River Special Management Area (Special Management Area) · Restricted Access

1,816 ft
Elevation

The campground is located along the north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. There is no shade so it is very hot during the summer months, but is a great place for camping in the spring and fall. Access is paved and dirt (last 1 mile). Vehicles must stay on roads. Each site has a table and grill. Please pack out all garbage.
Poison Oak abounds in this area, please avoid plants with three leaf clusters: "Leaves of three, let it be!" Watch for rattlesnakes. When fire restrictions are in place (usually during the summer months) NO campfires or charcoal fires are permitted. Camp stoves are permitted. There is no cell phone coverage in the area, but a pay phone is available at Balch Camp.

The facts

Season: Open year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

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Getting there

36.86467, -119.11335 · 36°51'52.8"N 119°6'48.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 51°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	52	56	63	68	77	85	93	93	88	77	60	51
Low °F	39	40	43	47	54	61	69	69	64	54	45	38
Precip in	5.5	4.9	5.0	2.6	1.4	0.4	0.2	0.1	0.2	1.4	2.1	4.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.4 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 Gravel Flat Camping Area

Can you reserve a site at Gravel Flat Camping Area?: No. Gravel Flat Camping Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

There are no fees for this campground.

Restrictions:

Maximum length of stay = 14 days Maximum vehicle length = 25' Maximum group size = 50 per site No shooting in recreation site. Vehicles must stay on roads. When fire restrictions are in place (usually during the summer months) NO campfires or charcoal fires are permitted. Camp stoves are permitted.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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