Grassy Flat Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from May through September.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
Grassy Flat Campground is located along California's northern Redwood Highway (Highway 199) in the Six Rivers National Forest, adjacent to the Middle Fork of the Smith River. Despite its name, the campground is flat but heavily shaded by Douglas fir and hardwood trees rather than grassy. The campground offers 19 campsites suitable for trailers up to 32 feet, operating on a first-come, first-served basis during the camping season. The Smith River, famous for its bright blue waters and Class 5 whitewater rapids, is accessible from the campground via a short trail that leads to a high viewpoint from an old bridge and continues down to swimming and fishing holes with small gravel beaches. For easier river access, Madrone Flat river access is located just half a mile east, offering a flat parking area near a large sandy beach and shallow swimming hole. The river supports healthy populations of salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout, making it a prime fishing destination. The area is also popular for rafting, with the annual Gasquet Raft Race held nearby in July. The campground is located within the Smith River National Recreation Area, approximately 18 miles east of Crescent City and 4.5 miles from the visitor center. While there are no trailheads at the campground itself, Elk Camp Ridge, High Dome, and French Hill trailheads are all within 10 miles. The region features thick vegetation with huckleberry shrubs scattered throughout. Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, but campers must bring their own water as none is available on-site.
Directions
From Highway 101 north of Crescent City, take Highway 199 east for 18 miles to Grassy Flat Campground. The campground is located on the south side of Highway 199.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 457-3131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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