Hayden Flat Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
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
Located at 1,200 feet elevation along the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, Hayden Flat Group Campground offers three group sites converted from the campground's upper loop. The campground provides direct access to one of California's premier river recreation destinations, with the Trinity River offering fishing, swimming, floating, rafting, and kayaking opportunities. River access is available for hand-carried boats. The campground serves as a base for exploring the Trinity Alps Wilderness, with several trailheads located nearby. The Trinity River is subject to periodic flow changes from releases at Lewiston Dam, and conditions can vary significantly. Generally, the section from Pigeon Point to Big Flat is too dangerous for tubers and family canoeists, while the Cedar Flat to Grays Falls section is recommended for expert boaters only. Commercial guides operate under Forest Service permits and provide quality raft trips and whitewater instruction. Each group site includes picnic tables and fire pits. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own. The facility is located on the north side of Highway 299 behind a locked gate at the top of the campground. Reservations are required and can be made through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From the Big Bar Ranger Station, travel west on State Route 299 through the community of Big Bar. Proceed 7 miles through the town of Del Loma, continuing east 1 more mile to the campground. The campground will be on the right (north) side of State Route 299 behind a locked gate.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 623-2121 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Hayden Flat Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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