usfsnational forest

Big Flat

usfs · CA

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  • dump station12 mi
  • fuel station11 mi

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About

Big Flat Campground is a small, quiet campground bordered by Hurdygurdy Creek. Since it is far from towns and highways, it 's the perfect place to “get away from it all.” The campground is semi-open; trees shade some sites, others have part-shade.Shrubs and grass fill in between sites.There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. Picnic tables, fire rings, water spigots, trashservice provided.There is no river access from the campground. Several nice South Fork river access points are within a half mile. Hurdygurdy Creek can be accessed from the campground as well as several points off of the “All Access Trail” (see Hiking below).

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    12 mi
  • fuel station

    Chevron

    11 mi
  • grocery

    Safeway

    15 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    23 mi
  • trailhead

    South Kelsey

    3.2 mi
  • attraction

    SkyTrail Observation Deck

    11 mi
  • recreation site

    Goose Creek

    0.8 mi

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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