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Big Flat Trailhead is the starting point for popular hikes to the Trinity Alps Wilderness including Caribou Lakes. The Big Flat campground is adjacent and has 9 campsites. There is no potable water or garbage service provided, but there are vault toilets in the campground. Due to elevation, accessibility determined by snow levels.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 12 mi
fuel station
Cecilville Station
- 24 mi
propane
Campora
- 13 mi
grocery
Trinity Center General Store
- 19 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 4.2 mi
trailhead
Union Creek Trailhead
- 9.1 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 12 mi
recreation site
Carville Pond
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: BIG FLAT in Klamath National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- CA
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

