Big Flat Campground
Temporarily closed. The trailhead is open but the campground has not been cleaned up or assessed for hazards. Seasonal access depends on snow levels.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Wilderness Area Restrictions - Siskiyou , Marble Mountain, and Russian Wilderness
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Road and Driving Conditions
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Wilderness Area Restrictions
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas. Leaving unnattended property for more than 24 hoursDumping trash or waste.Using bicycles or other vehicles.Group use over…
Camping Stay Limitations
Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year
About
Big Flat Campground sits at the end of Coffee Creek Road, 18 miles from Highway 3, providing direct access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness and popular destinations like the Caribou Lakes. This free, first-come, first-served campground offers 9 sites with picnic tables and vault toilets, accommodating tents and small RVs up to 24 feet. The campground is well-suited for backpackers staging trips into the wilderness and equestrians, with a small corral on-site. A creek runs near the campground for filtering water, as no potable water is provided. Campers must pack out all trash. Activities include swimming, day hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Due to the high elevation, seasonal access is determined by snow levels. The campground typically closes in late October when water and trash services end for winter, reopening once the road is passable and the site has been assessed in late spring or early summer.
Directions
From I-5, take South Yreka exit. Go south on Hwy 3 for 63 miles to Coffee Creek Guard Station. Turn right, and continue on Coffee Creek Road for approximately 18 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 24ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 841-6131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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