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Campground
Hayward Flat
Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
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- Latitude
- 40.874444° N
- Longitude
- 122.769167° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Amphitheater
- Picnic table
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone serviceCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 45 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sanitary dumpCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
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.
Relics from the area's Placer mining history are scattered throughout the campground, with interpretive signs providing explanations.
Facilities
The 98-unit family campground is comprised of 5 loops. The Dogwood and Elderberry loops provide lake views and informal mooring for boats.
Every campsite has a paved spur, table and campfire ring. Most campsites also provide a bear-proof food storage locker. Additional amenities include flush toilets and drinking water.
The site also offers an amphitheater with educational interpretive programs offered seasonally. Program dates and times will be posted at the campground.
Recreation
A boat ramp and marina are located 3 miles away, but mooring may be available at the campground. Popular activities include power and non-motorized
boating, fishing, swimming and water skiing.
Anglers can fish for catfish, as well as a variety of bass, trout and salmon.
Natural Features
The Shasta-Trinity is the largest national forest in California with a diverse landscape ranging from 1,000 to 14,162 feet. The 2.1 million acre forest encompasses five wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes and 6,278 miles of streams and rivers.
Trinity Lake sits at an elevation of 2,370 feet and is surrounded by the Trinity Alps. Black bears are frequently spotted in the area, as well as bobcats,
mountain lions and a variety of bird species.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Weaverville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This former mining town offers restaurants, shopping and self-guided walking tours.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Day Use AreaAmphitheater
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Flush toilets
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Amphitheater
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
84 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Car, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 45 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
25 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 4
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Base site allowance
- If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc. If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive nights
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 3 nights
- Weekend minimum
- 2 nights
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published vehicles
- 4 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 02:00 PM
- Food storage
- Hayward Flat's official facility record states: Most campsites also provide a bear-proof food storage locker.
- Fire and stove use
- Hayward Flat's official facility record states: Every campsite has a paved spur, table and campfire ring.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 9, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 15, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 9, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Sep 9, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Management | $46 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $60 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Sep 9, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $30 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- First-come, first-served sites are available
- Maximum trailer size is 40 feet
- Only one vehicle included in cost of single capacity site; Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
- Only two vehicles included in cost of a double capacity site; Extra vehicle fee is $12 per night.
- Due to bears in the area, all food must be kept in approved containers
- Click here for further information on this campground
- Click here for more information about Shasta-Trinity National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Swimming Beach by the Elderberry Loop
- Check-in time 3 P.M. and Check-out time 2 P.M.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Redding, CA: Go west on Highway 299 to Weaverville, then north on Highway 3 for 15 miles. Turn right at Hayward sign and travel approximately 2 miles to campground entrance. From Eureka, CA: Go east on Highway 299 to Weaverville, then north on Highway 3 for 15 miles. Turn right at Hayward sign and travel approximately 2 miles to campground entrance.
Facility contact
530-275-8113