BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- January 1 to April 4
- Sites
- 27 total · 27 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 559-565-3714
- Coordinates
- 36.5211, -118.7626
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND free?
No. BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND charges $32.00. 27 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND?
BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND has 27 sites on record. 27 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND open?
The season on record runs January 1 to April 4. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND?
Buckeye Campground is on the Generals Highway, 6 miles inside the park entrance. To reach the campground, use Highway 198 to enter the park through the town of Three Rivers.
What is the weather like at BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND?
This campground is at 2,800 feet (843 m). Summers are usually hot and dry, and winters are cool and rainy. Snow is unlikely, but possible when the campground opens in early spring.
What are the rules at BUCKEYE FLAT CAMPGROUND?
Black bears are active in this area. Food and scented items must be stored properly to protect bears and other wildlife. When you arrive at the campground, be prepared to store all food and scented items in metal food-storage boxes provided at each site. Learn more about bears and the importance of food storage: http://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Leash should be no longer than 6 feet (1.8 m). Pets, including those riding in backpacks, are not allowed on any trails in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. For more information about pet regulations: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/pets.htm
Nearby
- POTWISHA CAMPGROUND2.1 mi
- Lodgepole Campground6.2 mi
- Lodgepole Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park6.3 mi
- Atwell Mill Campground6.6 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground8.3 mi
- Dorst Creek Campground-Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park8.4 mi
- Cold Springs Campground (CA)9.6 mi
- Cold Springs Campground9.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
