Hayward Flat

The facts

• Season: May 18 – Sept 15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
• 84 bookable sites
• 109 sites in total, including non-bookable
• Vehicles up to 45 ft
• Up to 12 people per site
• Loops: AREA HAYWARD FLAT, Buckeye, Chinquapin, Dogwood, Elderberry, MULT, S&P

Site types

• 84 Standard Nonelectric
• 25 Management

Amenities

• ✓ Campfires allowed
• ✓ Fire pits
• ✓ Picnic tables
• ✓ Grills
• ✓ Shade
• ✓ Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

109 campsites at Hayward Flat

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Getting there

40.87444, -122.76917 · 40°52'28.0"N 122°46'9.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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. 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Hayward Flat

Can you reserve a site at Hayward Flat?

Yes, Hayward Flat is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Hayward Flat have?

109 sites in total, of which 84 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Hayward Flat?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Hayward Flat?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hayward Flat.

Are campfires allowed at Hayward Flat?

Campfires are allowed at Hayward Flat. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Hayward Flat also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hayward Flat's operator.

Camping near Hayward Flat

• Alpine View Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Minersville Campground 2.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Bushytail 2.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Fawn 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Ridgeville Island Boat-In Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
• Mariners Roost Boat-In Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
• Ridgeville Boat-In Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
• Captains Point Boat-In Campground 2.5 mi · Campground
• Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp 2.5 mi · Facility
• Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach 2.5 mi · Facility
• Stoney Creek Group Campground 4.5 mi · Campground

Contact

• Phone 530-275-8113
• Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.