| Location | Trinity Center, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $30–$60/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (50 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 45 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 81 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More California RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Hayward Flat, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
First come, first served
First come, first servedThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Hayward Flat is a Recreation.gov campground in Redding. It lists 81 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 9 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 84 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 080 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 055 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 050 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 035 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 046 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 049 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 051 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 091 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 033 standard nonelectric |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (50 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Spot #69 was nice and flat. Perfect spot to place multiple tents. Short walk to the water. Will definitely be visiting again. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
14538 Wonderland Blvd
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Hayward Flat sits along one of Trinity Lake's more active arms, shaded by Ponderosa pines and Douglas firs and threaded with reminders of the area's Placer mining past interpretive signs and scattered relics make the campground part outdoor basecamp, part informal history stop. Water is the draw: the Dogwood and Elderberry loops (22 and 18 sites respectively) offer lake views and informal boat mooring, while a boat ramp and marina are about three miles away for larger launches; water-skiing, power and non-motorized boating, swimming and fishing are the day-to-day rhythm here. Anglers can expect catfish plus a mix of bass, trout and salmon depending on season, and wildlife is commonly seen black bears are frequently spotted in the area along with bobcats, mountain lions and a variety of birds so food storage and caution around wildlife are essential. The surrounding Shasta-Trinity National Forest spans a wide elevation range (roughly 1,000 to 14,162 feet) and Trinity Lake itself sits at about 2,370 feet, framed by the Trinity Alps and offering access to broader activities such as hiking, auto touring, climbing, horseback riding and winter recreation across the forest's 2.1 million acres. The campground contains 84 total campsites suitable for both RVs and tents, laid out in four loops Buckeye (20 sites), Chinquapin (18 sites), Dogwood (22 sites) and Elderberry (18 sites) each site with a paved spur, picnic table and campfire ring; most sites also include bear-proof food storage lockers. Park amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, and an amphitheater where seasonal interpretive programs are offered (dates posted at the site). Practical details to know before you go: reservations made through Recreation.gov carry a non-refundable $10 reservation fee for call-center and online bookings, and full refunds must be requested through Recreation.gov no later than 14 days before arrival (call 1-877-444-6777). Cash or check refunds are issued by check and processed within 30 days call the local office at 530-275-8113 for those requests or for walk-up site refund issues; emergency closures will prompt attempts to rebook or refund, but refunds are not issued for naturally occurring conditions like rain, wind, smoke, extreme temperatures or low lake levels. Hayward Flat is reached from the historic town of Weaverville about 15 miles north on Highway 3 with a short drive to the Hayward turnoff and campground entrance, making it convenient for combining a lakeside stay with the restaurants, shops and walking tours of this registered historic town.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| – |
| $30 |
| 083 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 061 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 073 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 054 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 077 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 059 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 082 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 092 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 093 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 084 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 065 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 060 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 057 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 069 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 090 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 087 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 081 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 086 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 075 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Hayward Flat. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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