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Bigflat Trailhead

usfs · CA

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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.

  • fuel station

    Cecilville Station

    12 mi
  • propane

    Campora

    24 mi
  • grocery

    Trinity Center General Store

    13 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    19 mi
  • trailhead

    Union Creek Trailhead

    4.2 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    9.1 mi
  • recreation site

    Carville Pond

    12 mi

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

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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