What you need to know when planning an epic camping trip at Buckeye Flat Campground in Sequoia National Park, California. Site photos and more

Buckeye Flat Campground is a small campground located near the lower entrance to Sequoia National Park in California.

This is a tent-only site due to the windy road you have to take to get to the campground. RV's and trailers are not going to make it around the tight corners.

The campground has great shade and is located above the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River.

There is a stand of large live oaks that provides great shade even during the heat of the summer.

Buckeye Flat Campground

This is an extremely popular campground in Sequoia National Park. You will want to make reservations as soon as you know the dates you are planning to visit the park.

The campsites are fairly close together. There is not a lot of privacy in this campground.

There are a lot of squirrels in this campground. Please be prepared with a sealed container for your food and supplies. The last thing you want is a squirrel to get your dinner before you do.

Season: In 2019, the campground is scheduled to open on March 20 at noon and close on September 25 at noon

Number of Sites: 28 sites for tents only

Location in the park: 7 miles (11.2 km) from the Sequoia National Park entrance

Campsite cost: $22

Payments accepted: Cash, check or credit cards

Reservations: Reservations are available. Campsites are first-come, first-served outside of the reservation dates.

Latitude/Longitude:

Latitude:
36.5210556
36° 31' 15.8002" N

Longitude:
-118.7625972
118° 45' 45.3499" W

Elevation: 2,800 ft (843 m) elevation

Accessible Sites: Sites #20 and #24 are suitable for people using wheelchairs.

Pets Allowed: Pets are permitted within the campground but must be leashed at all times. Learn more about pet regulations.

Check out all of the Sequoia National Park Campgrounds

Buckeye Flat Campground Reservations

Are campground Reservations Available? Reservations are available.

Campsites are first-come, first-served outside of the reservation dates.

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Entrance Fee

Park entrance fees are separate from camping and lodging fees.

Park Entrance Pass - $35.00 Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $30.00 Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from the date of purchase)

Per-Person Entrance Pass - $20.00 Visitors 16 years or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Annual Park Entrance Pass - $70.00, Admits pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle. Valid for one year from the month of purchase.

$20.00 for Non-commercial group (16+ persons)

$45.00-75.00 for commercial sedan with 1-6 seats ($25.00 plus $20.00 per passenger)

$75.00 for commercial van with 7-15 seats

$100.00 commercial Mini-bus with 16-25 seats

$200.00 for commercial Motor Coach with 26+ seats

Learn more about National Park Passes for parks that have an entrance fee.

$80.00 - For the America the Beautiful/National Park Pass. The pass covers entrance fees to all US National Park Sites and over 2,000 Federal Recreation Fee Sites for an entire year and covers everyone in the car for per-vehicle sites and up to 4 adults for per-person sites.

2024 America The Beautiful National Park Pass

Buy your pass at this link, and REI will donate 10% of pass proceeds to the National Forest Foundation, National Park Foundation, and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities.

National Park Free Entrance Days -Mark your calendars with the five free entrance days the National Park Service offers annually.

Buckeye Flat Campground Amenities

Some of the sites are pretty hilly.

Flush Toilets: No, vault toilets

Potable Water? Yes

Is wifi available? No

Is cellular Phone Service Available? No

Is camp host available on site? Yes

Is firewood available for purchase? Local markets sell firewood and gathering dead and down wood is allowed.

Amenities at each campsite:

Firepit in the site? Yes

Picnic Table in the site? Yes

Bear Box in site/area? Yes, Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H)

Don't forget to pack

Insect repellent is always a great idea outdoors, especially around any body of water.

We use Permethrin Spray on our clothes before our park trips. Please read my article on preventing biting insects while enjoying the outdoors.

Sunscreen - I buy environmentally friendly sunscreen whenever possible because you inevitably pull it out at the beach.

Bring your water bottle and plenty of water with you. Plastic water bottles are not sold in the park.

Sunglasses - I always bring sunglasses with me. I personally love Goodr sunglasses because they are lightweight, durable, and have awesome National Park Designs from several National Parks like Joshua Tree, Yellowstone, Hawaii Volcanoes, Acadia, Denali, and more!

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Binoculars/Spotting Scope - These will help spot birds and wildlife and make them easier to identify. We tend to see waterfowl in the distance, and they are always just a bit too far to identify them without binoculars.

RV Camping at Buckeye Flat Campground

Motorhomes and trailers are prohibited on the road to Buckeye Flat and in the campground.

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