Big Flat Campground

Campground Camping

Camping in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes.

No. of Sites	Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served.
Reservation Info	Some
Fire Information	Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
No. of Accessible sites	4

RV Camping

Camping in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes.

General Info:

Parking

Watch overhead for low-hanging branches

No. of Sites	9
Reservation Info	No reservations
Pavement Type for Parking	Gravel
Hookup - Water	No
Size Restrictions	24'
Hookup - Sewer	No
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	No
Fire Information	Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
No. of Accessible sites	None

River and Stream Fishing

Special Designations	Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement"
Fish Species	Trout
Water Temperature	Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level	Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.

Day Hiking

Great opportunities for day hiking in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes. Wilderness permits are required for overnight but not for day hikes in Trinity Alps Wilderness. Day hikers should always yield to horses and livestock on the trail. Speaking to horses in a quiet voice will help them stay calm as they pass you.

Fire Information	A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire outside the developed campground. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult

Backpacking

Great opportunities for backpacking in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes. Wilderness permits are required for overnight but not for day hikes in Trinity Alps Wilderness. Backpackers should always yield to horses and livestock on the trail. Speaking to horses in a quiet voice will help them stay calm as they pass you.

Fire Information	A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire.
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult

Horse Camping

Camping in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.

No. of Sites	9
Reservation Info	Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served.
Size Restrictions	Yes
Fire Information	Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions.
Corrals	Yes
Loading Ramp	No
Watering Tank	Stock water only.
No. of Accessible sites	Some
Hitching Rails	Yes. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts.

Horse Riding

Camping in the Trinity Alps with access to Caribou Lakes. There is overnight horse camping and day use parking for trailers. The Forest Service requests and recommends bringing certified weed free feed for horses entering the wilderness.

Size Restrictions	Yes
Corrals	Yes
Hitching Rails	Yes. Do not tie horses to trees living or dead. Do not tie to corral rails or posts.
Water Availability	Horse Water
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult

Viewing Wildlife

A good area for riparian wildlife along the river and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.

Swimming

Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the South Fork of the Salmon River.

Clothing Requirements	Swimming attire required.
Water Temperature	Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth.
Water/Flow Level	Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack.
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult