Hayden Flat Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — riverside
Location: Big Bar, CA, CA
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hayden Flat Campground is located 31 miles west of Weaverville, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200’. Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, this campground is a wonderful place to camp when enjoying all the river has to offer. The upper loop of the campground has been converted into 3 group sites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hayden-flat-group-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Located on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River with excellent river access for fishing, swimming, floating, rafting, kayaking and boating. Google reviewers praise the clean bathrooms, trash facilities, and riverfront campsites with beautiful views.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion present in area. Also Northern Spotted Owl, Humboldt's Flying Squirrel, Northwestern Pond Turtle, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Hayden Flat Group Campground: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly Bring your own water supply; water availability is unreliable according to camper reports Group sites are located behind a locked gate at the top of the campground
Skip Hayden Flat Group Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 3 group sites total.
Best time to visit Hayden Flat Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Skunk Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Pigeon Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Junction City Campground (Weaverville, CA), Boise Creek (Willow Creek, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hayden Flat Group Campground
Cell signal at Hayden Flat Group Campground (Big Bar, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Hayden Flat Campground is located 31 miles west of Weaverville, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200’. Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, this campground is a wonderful place to camp when enjoying all the river has to offer. The upper loop of the campground has been converted into 3 group sites.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly
Bring your own water supply; water availability is unreliable according to camper reports
Group sites are located behind a locked gate at the top of the campground
Campground operates May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Hayden Flat Campground is located on the north side of CA Highway 299. The group sites are located behind the locked gate at the top of the campground. To get to Hayden Flat Campground from Redding, CA: Travel West on CA Highway 299, through Weaverville, CA, for approximately 31 miles. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Arcata, CA: Travel East on CA Highway 299 for approximately 65 miles.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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