Big Flat Camp Ground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Self-registration and fee payment required at the entrance station.

About

Big Flat Camp Ground is a small, developed campground located in the Trinity River corridor of Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Trinity County, California. The campground features 10 campsites that can accommodate trailers up to 22 feet in length. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a self-registration fee station at the entrance. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, and fire rings. Campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available on-site. The location offers easy access to fishing opportunities on the Trinity River, which is accessible across Highway 299. The area provides opportunities for day hiking, wildlife viewing, and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Trinity River corridor. The campground is located just off Highway 299, approximately one mile east of the small community of Big Flat. Access is via Wheel Gulch Road, which turns off Highway 299 at a Forest Service sign. The facility remains open year-round, though services remain basic throughout all seasons.

Directions

From Big Bar Ranger Station, travel east on Highway 299 three miles to the small town of Big Flat. Continue on Highway 299 approximately 1 more mile to Wheel Gulch Road. Turn right at the Forest Service sign onto Wheel Gulch Road and drive up to the campground entrance.

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