Campground

Coy Flat

Sequoia National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Coy Flat campground
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Weekend availability at Coy Flat

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 8:24 PM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    5/18 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    17/18 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    18/18 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    17/18 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    16/18 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
19
Max rig length
26 ft
Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Coy Flat is a small, charming group campsite located within the Giant Sequoia National Monument at an elevation of 5,000 feet, near the 4,666-acre Belknap Grove.Recreation In addition to hiking the Monument's giant sequoia groves, visitors can explore the nearby Bear Creek Trail, which ascends to 9,000 feet through a diverse terrain. There is also excellent trout fishing available in several creeks dotted throughout the area.Facilities Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people. Natural Features The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres, and elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010. Nearby Attractions There is a convenience store a mile away in the small community of Camp Nelson. Pierpoint Springs Resort is located just 2 miles away.

Getting there

From Highway 99 go east on 190 to Springville, California. On 190 travel 15 miles to Nelson Drive. From Nelson Drive exit on Coy Flat and drive 1.5 miles to campground.

Elevation
4,714 ft
Contact
559-539-5230

Activities

  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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