Hayward Flat

US Forest Service · California

Hayward Flat in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$30–$60/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Number of sites

515

Listed facilities

drinking water (as published by the agency)

Phone

530-275-8113

Coordinates

40.87444, -122.76917

Nearest sites we map

• Alpine View Campground1 km · US Forest Service
• Ridgeville Island Boat-in Campground3 km · US Forest Service
• Mariners Roost Boat-in Campground4 km · US Forest Service
• Ridgeville Boat-In Campground4 km · US Forest Service
• Captains Point Boat-in Campground4 km · US Forest Service
• Clark Springs Campground4 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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