Hayward Flat

Overview

Hayward Flat is one of the most popular campgrounds on Trinity Lake, offering excellent lake access and plenty of shade from Ponderosa pines and Douglas firs. Located on one of the best arms of the lake for water skiing, Hayward is favored by visitors interested in water sports.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

98 campsites

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-275-8113

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Hayward Flat, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Long Canyon TrailheadTrailhead · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Granite Peak TrailheadTrailhead · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
• Stoney Ridge TrailheadTrailhead · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Bigfoot TrailHike · 366.4 mi long · Long-distance trail · 10.5 mi from camp

  The Bigfoot Trail is an unofficial U.S. long-distance hiking trail in northern California. Wikipedia

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• to Whiskeytown FallsHike · 2-3 Hours · 17.0 mi from camp

  Whiskeytown Falls is a series of cascades which drop 220 feet as the east fork of Crystal Creek winds down the slope of Shasta Bally. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Granite PeakPeak · 7,956 ft · 5.9 mi from camp

  Granite Peak is a mountain located in the Trinity Alps of California in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Wikipedia

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• Middle PeakPeak · 8,051 ft · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Canyon Creek FallsWaterfall · 13.9 mi from campShow on map
• Middle Canyon Creek FallsWaterfall · 14.3 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and National Park Service. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.