Buckeye Flat campground
Buckeye Flat
The campground amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, and potable water spigots. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and bear box for food storage. The campground is open year-round, but reservations are required during peak season, which is from April through October. The best time of year to visit Buckeye Flat is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the crowds are smaller. Average temperatures for these seasons range from high 50s to low 70s during the day and low 30s to high 40s at night.
Interesting facts about the area include that Buckeye Flat was once a thriving Miwok village, and the Yosemite Valley was considered sacred by the tribe. The valley was later discovered by European settlers in the mid-1800s, which led to the establishment of Yosemite National Park in 1890.
Overall, Buckeye Flat camping area offers a fantastic base to explore Yosemite Valley's natural beauty and is an excellent spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. With its stunning views, nearby points of interest, and convenient amenities, it is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Yosemite National Park.
What's on-site at Buckeye Flat
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Buckeye Flat, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Flat - Sequoia National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Potwisha | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Potwisha - Sequoia National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Quaking Aspin Camp Ground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lodgepole - Sequoia National Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Buckeye Flat -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Fork Kaweah R Ab Horse C Nr Lodgepole Ca | 133 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Cholollo Campground Nr Porterville Ca | 20 cfs | → |
| Sf Tule R Nr Reservation Bndry Nr Porterville Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Fountain Springs Ca | 19 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 520 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Buckeye Flat -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lake | 2.6 in | 251.4 in | → |
| Cottonwood Lakes | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Casa Vieja Meadows | 169.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blackcap Basin Goes | 24.4 in | -1.8 in | → |
| Beach Meadows | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Upper Burnt Corral Meadow | 17.8 in | -0.1 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
🌳 Parks
- Wilderness Jennie Lakes
- John Krebs Wilderness (Draft Boundary)
- Kings Canyon National Park - Big Stump Entrance
- Sequoia National Park
- Wilderness Monarch
- Blue Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
⚓ Boat launches
More boat launches →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →⚑ Points of interest
- Buck Rock Lookout
- Mcgee Overlook
- Marble Mountain View
- Indian Basin Grove
- Converse Basin Grove
- Junction View
🛶 Paddle runs
- Wilderness Boundary (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Boundary Of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
- Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Confluence With The Middle Fork Kaweah River
- Atwell Mill Trail Bridge At ~5,800 Ft (Boundary Extends 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of The River.) To Boundary Of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
- Confluence Of Lone Pine And Hamilton (Deer) Creeks (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wildernes Boundary
- Lake 10,559 (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To Wilderness Boundary Just Below Tokopah Falls
- 8,000 Ft Contour Line (Boundary Extend 0.25 Mile On Each Side Of River) To The Atwell Mill Trail Bridge At ~ 5,800 Ft
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Buckeye Flat as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Buckeye Flat
Can I make reservations at Buckeye Flat?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Buckeye Flat?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Buckeye Flat.