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.
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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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