Buckeye Flat Campground
Inside the park · 6 mi from Ash Mountain entrance
28 tent-only sites in a shaded oak grove. Small, quiet and no RVs allowed.
Price
$32
per night
Booking
Seasonal
Type
Campground
You'll book on Recreation.gov. We don't handle reservations.
Score breakdown
Weighted from seven categories.
Why it scores this way
Tent-only means quiet — no generators, no big rigs. Buckeye scores well on value and remote for a foothill site, and RV score is intentionally near-zero (they're not allowed).
See methodology →Best for
- Tent campers
- Small groups
- Riverside site seekers
- Middle Fork Trail hikers
Good to know before booking
- Tents only — no RVs, trailers or campers
- Access road is winding and one-lane in spots
- Sites near the river go fast
- Closes late fall through early spring
Best time to camp here
- Best months
- April – May, September – October
- Higher demand
- Spring weekends
- Weather note
- Hot in summer; the river helps.
Amenities
Essentials
- Toilets
Site features
- Firepits
- Picnic tables
Access & activities
- Trailhead access
Tags
Location
Sequoia NP, CA
Inside the park · 6 mi from Ash Mountain entrance
36.520° N, 118.763° W
Open in Google MapsNearby alternatives
Three campgrounds close by, each with a different trade-off.
Data note. Scores are editorial estimates from published park data, amenity lists and seasonal booking patterns — not live availability. Booking availability shown on partner sites is authoritative.
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Last reviewed: January 2026
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