Union Flat
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates from May 20 through October 15, with most reliable access from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Current conditions note that potable water is not available.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead
North Yuba Trail Closure
Forest Service Trail 9E06 (North Yuba Trail) between the Mountain House Road (County Rd 300) and Ramshorn is closed.
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger
Rattlesnake Road Closure
The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety along the closed roads in light of their proximity to the Lake Fordyce Dam during dam reconstruction activities.
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Cabin Creek Sale Closure
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Sand Pond Trail Boardwalk Closure
The Sand Pond Interpretive Trail is partially closed for visitor safety per Forest Order 17-24-17.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Union Flat Campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River, 6 miles east of Downieville on Highway 49. The campground offers 11 sites shaded by a mixed forest of pine, fir, maple, and oak trees. A tumbled rock wall from early gold dredging activity separates the campsites from the river, providing a reminder of the area's mining heritage. This is the only campground on the North Yuba River where recreational gold panning is permitted, with a designated casual mining area downstream from the campground. The North Yuba River provides excellent opportunities for swimming, wading, and rainbow trout fishing. During appropriate water levels, visitors enjoy seasonal rafting, tubing, and kayaking. Hiking trails branch out from the area, and the campground sits along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway, offering access to numerous gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns including Goodyears Bar, Sierra City, and Downieville. The Gold Lakes Basin to the east provides additional opportunities for boating, fishing, mountain biking, and hiking, with the Pacific Crest Trail accessible from several points near Sierra City.
Directions
From Downieville, drive 6 miles east on Highway 49. The campground is on the right side of the highway along the North Yuba River.
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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 | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 478-6253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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