Hayward Flat Campground
Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake, California
Trinity Lake, California

Hayward Flat Campground
Trinity Lake


Hayward Flat Campground

Hayward Flat Campground is along an inlet on Trinity Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The campground is among the most popular around the lake because of its great lake access and abundant shade. The protected inlet by the campground usually has glassy water, great for waterskiing and wakeboarding. Anglers do well from the shore as well as trolling from a boat. A boat ramp is 3 miles away. Mooring of boats at the campground may be available.

Hayward Flat Campground offers 98 campsites in 5 loops. Those in the Dogwood and Elderberry loops have lake views and possible boat mooring. A swim beach is by the Elderberry Loop. All of the campsites can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Reservations are available for most campsites while a few are kept open as first-come, first-served sites. In addition, Hayward Flat Campground has 6 Group Campsites.

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Hayward Flat Campground Basics
Hayward Flat Campground Location: Off Highway 3, 15 miles north of Weaverville
Elevation: 2,400 feet
Nearby Cities: 64 miles northwest of Redding
Number of Sites: 98
Camping Season: Open mid-May through mid-September, weather permitting
Max. People per single site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: 1 ($8 per night fee for additional vehicle)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Weaverville Ranger Station: (530) 623-2121

Reservations for Hayward Flat Campground
Reservations available Reservations are available for camping dates from mid-May through mid-September.
Reservation Window: Reservations can be made from 4 days to 6 months in advanceof arrival.
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $24.50 per night for single sites, $49 for doubles
plus $10 reservation fee
Reservations: Hayward Flat Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Hayward Flat Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, bear-proof food lockers at most sites, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water, amphitheater
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Hayward Flat Campground: Relics from the area's placer mining history are scattered throughout the campground, with interpretive signs providing explanations. Interpretive programs are offered at the campground's amphitheater. Hike along the 4-mile Trinity Lakeshore Trail. Visit Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp. All around the lake find hiking, fishing, motor-boating, waterskiing, sailing, and kayaking.




Hayward Flat Group Campsites

Hayward Flat Campground has 6 group campsites. Each site can accommodate 12 people and up to 4 vehicles. For all practical purposes, the group sites are equivalent to double campsites offered at other campgrounds.
Fee: $46 per night
Reservations: Hayward Flat Group Campsite Reservations





Trinity Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Campers at Hayward Flat Campground are close to great waterskiing in Trinity Lake.

  • Trinity Lake has 17,000 surface acres and 145 miles of shoreline, great for fishing, boating, water skiing
  • Enjoy hiking and camping in the Trinity Wilderness.
  • Seek out some adventure by rafting the Trinity River with an experienced outfit.
  • Tour the Joss House State Historic Park in Weaverville
  • Rent a boat at one of Trinity Lake's marinas.
  • Five-mile long Lewiston Lake is a great place for canoes and kayaks. Fish for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout.
  • Fly fish from float tubes in Lewiston Lake where the speed limit is 10 MPH.

Key Hayward Flat Campground Regulations

  1. Avoid problems with bears by storing all food and scented items in bear-proof lockers or canisters.
  2. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
  3. To avoid the spread of invasive pests, obtain your firewood locally.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.