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Gravel Flat Camping Area
11 mi northeast of Squaw Valley, CA · Verizon 5G
About Gravel Flat Camping Area
The campground is located along the north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. There is no shade so it is very hot during the summer months, but is a great place for camping in the spring and fall. Access is paved and dirt (last 1 mile). Vehicles must stay on roads. Each site has a table and grill. Please pack out all garbage. Poison Oak abounds in this area, please avoid plants with three leaf clusters: "Leaves of three, let it be!" Watch for rattlesnakes. **When fire restrictions are in place (usually during the summer months) NO campfires or charcoal fires are permitted.**Camp stoves are permitted. There is no cell phone coverage in the area, but a pay phone is available at Balch Camp.
- Fees: There are no fees for this campground.
- Season: Open year round
- Managed by: USFS - Sierra National Forest
- Where: 11 mi northeast of Squaw Valley, CA · 36.86467, -119.11337
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Dike | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 7.1 mi |
| Boulder Pile | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Wallow | Horse | 0.7 mi | 7.7 mi |
| Rogers Ridge | Horse | 1.0 mi | 5.3 mi |
| 27E05 | Dirt bike | 2.1 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Lake | Horse | 2.1 mi | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 32 mi.
Dump station: 20.9 mi
Water fill-up: 12.4 mi
Propane: 23.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Camp Four And Half Cabin 0.5 mi
- Camp 4 1/2 Cabin 0.6 mi
- Camp 4 Campground 0.6 mi
- Green Cabin Flat Campground 0.7 mi
- Mill Flat Campground 1.1 mi
- Bear Wallow Camping Area 1.3 mi