Hayden Flat Group Campground sits on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, 31 miles west of Weaverville along Highway 299. The three group sites occupy what was once the upper loop of a standard campground, making this a solid choice for larger parties who want river access without the crowds of individual sites downstream.
Campground Details
- ⛺Type
- Group
- 🏕️Total Sites
- 3
- 💵Fee per Night
- $40
- 📋Reservations
- Reservation Required
- 🏔️Elevation
- 1,200 ft
- 📍GPS
- 40.78390, -123.34332
- 🐾Pets Allowed
- No
- 📞Phone
- 5306232121
- 🗺️Address
- CA
Amenities
The Camp
Each of the three group sites incorporates 3-4 individual camping spots within its boundaries, giving your party options for how to spread out or cluster together. The campground sits at 1,200 feet on the Trinity River's Wild and Scenic stretch, where you can carry boats and rafts down to the water by hand. Vault toilets and picnic tables handle the basics.
The Trinity River runs right past camp, providing the soundtrack and the main attraction. Water levels fluctuate based on releases from Lewiston Dam upstream — call (530) 246-7594 for current flows if you're planning to get on the river.
What to Know
Reservations are required for all three group sites at $40 per night. The river offers swimming, floating, rafting, and kayaking, though conditions vary significantly based on dam releases. The stretch from Pigeon Point to Big Flat isn't suitable for tubers or family canoeists due to difficulty, and the Cedar Flat to Grays Falls section requires expert-level skills.
Several commercial guides operate under Forest Service permits if you want professional instruction or don't have your own gear. Check the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website for current outfitters.
Nearby
Trailheads accessing the Trinity Alps Wilderness are within reach of camp. Contact the Weaverville Ranger Station for wilderness information and to pick up required self-issue permits for overnight trips. Tributaries feeding the Trinity offer additional swimming holes and day-trip destinations beyond the main river corridor.