Online Reservations
Reservations for this campground are handled through Recreation.gov
Reservation SiteNo Available Sites? Create an alert and we'll let you know when a site opens up! Create Alert
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.Campsites
015
016
017
018
019
020
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
046
047
048
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
057
059
060
061
062
063
064
065
066
067
068
069
070
071
072
073
074
075
076
077
079
080
081
082
083
084
085
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
021M
045M
056M
058M
078M
098M