Coy Flat
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.
Coy Flat offers 19 single sites and and double site, which can accommodate up to 12 people.
Notifications and Alerts
- Limited turnaround space restricts RV'S longer than 26 feet.
Due to extreme dry winter, there will be no water for the 2021 camping season.
Please bring all the water you’ll need for your entire visit, including drinking water.
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Persons with a valid California Campfire permit may use portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves, using pressurized gas, liquid fuel or propane.
Need to Know
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Persons with a valid California Campfire permit may use portable stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves, using pressurized gas, liquid fuel or propane.
- Maximum RV length is 22 feet
- Six people per site including children
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the campground
- In accordance with standard industry practices, Sequoia Recreation will be assessing a $7 additional vehicle fee per night on the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
- Click here to learn more about Sequoia National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Kern River Ranger District (760) 376-3781.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 559-539-5230
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 003, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA COY FLAT, Type Standard Nonelectric
