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Coy Flat Camping
\n<\/strong>Giant Sequoia National Monument<\/h2>\n

Camp Nelson California<\/h3>\n

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Southern Sierra mountains and the Giant Sequoias, inside Sequoia National Forest<\/a>. In the Camp Nelson area, south of the busy National Parks.<\/p>\n

SEPT 2021: Closed due to the Windy Fire<\/span><\/h3>\n

GIANT SEQUOIA HWY 190<\/strong> –\u00a0Western Divide Highway<\/strong> is the 7000′ ridge line that separates the Upper Kern River from the great Central Valley to the west.<\/p>\n

From the San Joaquin Valley – get to\u00a0Porterville<\/a> or Springville<\/a>, continue up the mountain on the main highway, to the paved road turn off (Road #22S94) on the right side of the highway;<\/p>\n

After Pierpoint Springs and before Camp Nelson<\/a>.<\/strong> This quiet campground is located off the highway more than a mile, so traffic noise will not be an issue for the light sleepers. (Unless of course, a loud 4×4 rig screams by at midnight headed to the backwoods, or a horse trailer\u00a0cruises by at 5am). This camp does border the Tule River Indian Reservation.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Western Divide Highway 190
\nGiant Sequoia\u00a0Campground<\/span><\/p>\n

Sequoia Road #22S94<\/strong> is a loop road leading to many forest meadows, groves, primitive camps and trailhead destinations. Bear Creek and Coy Creek <\/strong>flow near CoyFlat Campground<\/strong>, which both merge north into the Middle Fork of the Tule River<\/a> @ the highway.<\/p>\n

Belknap Grove<\/strong> is nearby, with Black Mountain Grove<\/strong> a few miles further on the dirt back road (Road #22S94) as it continues to Bateman Ridge and Road #21S12, near the Tule Indian lands. Mountain biking, rock climbing, backpacking and hiking all great in this region.<\/p>\n

22S94 continues in forest to 8500′ elevation @ Windy Gap, where the Summit National Recreation Trail<\/strong> intersects road. Popular trail among horse riders. 22S94 connects back to Western Divide Highway, in between Ponderosa<\/a> and Trail of 100 Giants<\/a>. Awesome loop drive for those seeking seclusion on the dirt roads, away from the tourists and RVs. Call ahead to make sure that the dirt roads and gates are open, before you plan a weekend vacation around it.<\/p>\n

COY FLAT CAMPGROUND<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\"camping\"<\/p>\n

\u2022 Elevation:<\/strong> 5,000′
\n\u2022 Number of Sites<\/strong>: 19
\n\u2022 Reservations:<\/strong> Yes<\/span>\"CoyFlat
\n\u2022 Sites Available:<\/strong> First come, First serve
\n\u2022 Vehicle Accessibility:<\/strong> Vehicle 22 ft. max.
\n\u2022 Length of Stay:<\/strong> 14 Days
\n\u2022 Water:<\/strong> Piped; Seasonal creek nearby
\n\u2022 Toilet:<\/strong> Vault
\n\u2022 Season:<\/strong> Closed for\u00a0winter months
\n\u2022 Fee:<\/strong> Yes
\n\u2022 Operated By:<\/strong> National Forest Service
\n\u2022 Closest Town: <\/strong>Camp Nelson, Califronia<\/a><\/p>\n

Sequoia National Forest
\nGiant Sequoia Ranger Station
\n559-539-5230<\/p>\n

Due to the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site.<\/p>\n

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CoyFlat Campground – Giant Sequoia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n