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About 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.
Relics from the area's Placer mining history are scattered throughout the campground, with interpretive signs providing explanations.
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.
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.
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.
Getting there
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.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hayward Flat?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Hayward Flat, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
Which sites at Hayward Flat fit a 35-foot RV?
58 of the 81 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 71 of those 81 sites have a recorded maximum length and 10 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
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