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).