Buckeye Flat Campground

Buckeye Flat Campground rests in the shadow of Castle Rocks along the Generals Highway near Hospital Rock in Sequoia National Park. This scenic, tent-only campground is 7 miles past the Ash Mountain Entrance Station. Campsites are spread beneath an open stand of oaks along the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River. Because of its low elevation, Buckeye Flat Campground is usually hot in the summer and snow-free in the winter. Giant Forest is a 40-minute drive away.

Tents must be kept within the provided tent pad and not cover vegetation. Visitors to the area enjoy the quiet campground along the river with opportunities for fishing, wading (when water levels are safe), and hiking.

"It is strongly recommended that vehicles over the length of 22 feet access Lodgepole Campground, Dorst Creek Campground, and the Giant Forest from the Highway 180 entrance into Kings Canyon National Park."

You can purchase your park entrance pass in advance online and save time at the entrance gate: Park Entrance Pass.

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Buckeye Flat Campground Basics
Buckeye Flat Campground Location:	1 mile off the Generals Highway (Highway 198) at Hospital Rock, 6 miles past the entrance station, Sequoia National Park
Elevation:	2,800 feet
Mileage/Driving Time:	From Visalia - 43 miles, 50 minutes
Number of Sites:	28
Camping Season:	Open late-March through September or even late October, weather permitting
Max. People per Site:	6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site:	1 - extra parking spaces at Hospital Rock
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Campground Information:	(559) 565-3341

Reservations at Buckeye Flat Campground
Reservations required:	Reservations become available for camping dates in 2023 from March 31 through September. Reservations can be made no more than one month in advance of your arrival date.
Booking Window:	Reservations can be made beginning March 1, 2023, for camping dates beginning March 31.
Camping Limit:	14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year
Accessible Sites:	#20 and #24
Favorite Campsites:	#12, 14, 18, 20 (handicap accessible), 22, 28
Fees:	$32 per night
Reservations:	Buckeye Flat Campground
Check-in, check-out:	Check-out at Noon

Buckeye Flat Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground:	Restrooms with flush toilets and sinks to wash dishes, tap water
Showers and laundry:	No
Dump station:	No
Campground map:	Buckeye Flat Campground Map
Attractions near Buckeye Flat Campground :	Visit Hospital Rock. Hike and fish along the Middle Fork Kaweah River. Enjoy the River Walk. Set out on the Paradise Creek Trail. Drive to spectacular Mineral King.. Shop Amazon: Trout Fishing Best Sellers

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Buckeye Flat Campground area, Middle Fork Kaweah River, Sequoia National Park

Buckeye Flat Campground is nestled among the trees along the
Middle Fork of the Kaweah River

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Kings Canyon and Sequoia enjoy a wide range of scenic places to visit. Those camped at Buckeye Flat Campground are close to all the attractions in Sequoia National Park.

Take advantage of a free shuttle to key sites in Sequoia's Lodgepole and Giant Forest area .
In Sequoia, visit Crystal Cave, climb the trail up Moro Rock, see the Sherman Tree, and visit the Giant Forest Museum.
Take a driving tour of some of the spectacular vistas in the parks.
Children can participate in the Junior Ranger Program.
Enjoy the annual Dark Day Festival. Enjoy telescope viewings, solar observations, activities, and tours. See Ranger-led Programs for dates and details.
Join in Ranger-led Programs at Grant Grove, Cedar Grove, Wuksachi Lodge, and John Muir Lodge.
Fish along the Kings River in Cedar Grove or hike to Mist Falls.

Key Buckeye Flat Campground Regulations

Bears: Food and similar items must be stored in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles.
Generators are not permitted are Buckeye Flat Campground
Confine fires to the provided fire ring. Be sure fires are fully extinguished before going to bed or leaving the area.

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Buckeye Flat Campground
Sequoia National Park

Buckeye Flat Campground
Sequoia National Park