Buckeye Flat Campground

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47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271

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.

Camp site features

Across 26 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 26 sites
  • Picnic table: all 26 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 26 sites
  • ADA accessible: 2 of 26 sites
  • Longest RV: 21 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 2.1 mi

Nearest water fill: 8.5 mi

Fees

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.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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John T
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Reviewed 4 years ago
The forest was in very bad shape due to fire and drought. The stream water had been invaded by bacteria and was a tea brown color.
steve j
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Pretty site, narrow one-lane road to get to site. Beautiful river runs nearby.
Vernon S
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Buckeye Flat #4 was a Beautiful site. Well situated and enough privacy to be able to completely unwind. Though no campfires it was still a wonderful experience and the Park Rangers, Staff and everyone I interacted with were Welcoming and overall just AWESOME. This was a kick the bucket list dream of mine and SEKI, Buckeye Flat made it PERFECT Thank You, Vern Shipe
KaitLynn M
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Stayed in #19 for a night with my boyfriend. We used our roof top tent on top of his truck and it worked perfectly! Bathrooms were very clean and hiking trails to the river were close by. The rangers were also very nice too! The site wasn’t packed, which made the stay even better. (p.s. it’s a pretty narrow road to get to the site, and there’s no reception) Would definitely come again!!!
Luis M
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Good.
Gabe M
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Reviewed 4 years ago
Temperatures were not too bad, considering the heatwave, but there were a lot of yellowjackets that made it very difficult to cook and eat any food, and with the fire ban, there was no way to repel them. Definitely something to be aware of if you (like me) are allergic to wasps. Other than that, there is a nice calm part of the river close by that is clean, cold, and refreshing, and the restroom and sink facilities are nice.
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