Buckeye Flat Campground
36.5224, -118.7641 · Park boundary: National Park Service
Not currently taking reservations due to past winter storm damage. Open year-round except when weather or safety conditions require a closure. Reservations can be made up to one month in advance. All sites are reservation only. Campers can hear the rushing Middle Fork of the Kaweah River from most sites. Due to high temperatures and dry conditions, fire restrictions are often in effect here. The Paradise Creek Trail departs from the campground, and the Middle Fork Trail is located nearby.
- Every day
- All Day
Buckeye Flat Campground is generally open from late March to late September, depending on weather conditions. Gates open or close at noon on campground opening and closing dates.
- Reopening Date To Be Determined Due to Past Storm Damage · Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · Closed
- Fall/Winter Closure (Subject to Change) · Sep 27, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027 · Closed
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night.
This fee covers up to six people at a single campsite per night. Access or Senior Passes provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. This does not apply to group campsites.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
Buckeye Flat Campground does not have a determined reopening date due to ongoing storm damage repair. Reservations for Buckeye Flat Campground are available up to one month in advance of your stay. All sites are reservation only.
- Drinking water
- Yes - seasonal
- Food storage lockers
- Yes - seasonal
- Host on site
- Yes - seasonal
- Toilets
- Flush Toilets - seasonal
- Trash & recycling
- Yes - seasonal
- Amphitheater
- No
- Camp store
- No
- Cell reception
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Firewood for sale
- No
- Ice for sale
- No
- Internet
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Showers
- None
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
The campground has accessible flush toilets and water spigot. The campsite registration is up a steep, paved slope—ask the campground host or a ranger if you would like assistance.
Sites 20 and 24 are designated as accessible. Site 20 has an extended picnic table, a food storage container, fire ring, a level tent pad on a hard-packed surface, and a designated accessible parking space. A raised grill is available, although there is limited clear surrounding space. There is a level, concrete path to campground facilities. The route from the accessible parking space to the campsite is up a moderately-steep, paved ramp. Site 24 has an extended picnic table, a food storage container, a raised fire ring and raised grill, a level tent pad on a hard-packed surface, and a designated accessible parking space. The campsite is flat and mostly paved, with wide pathways for wheelchair access.
In summer, fire restrictions are often in effect in this campground due to dry conditions and the potential for accidental human-caused fire. When fire danger is very high, wood and charcoal fires (including campfires in fire rings and wood-burning stoves) may be prohibited. Restrictions change as weather and fire conditions change. Check current fire restrictions online or at park bulletin boards before you camp.
You are required to store food properly in order to protect bears. Each campsite has a large food storage locker (47”W x 33”D x 28”H) that is resistant to bears when properly latched. For more information: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/bears.htm.
Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04
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.
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.
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
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