Big Flat Campground
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Big Flat Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Big Flat Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Bailey Cove Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-11 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 1,327 ft
- Big Bar Ranger DistrictShasta-Trinity National Forest · Trinity, California Wild and Scenic River
Big Flat Campground is a campground in California at about 1,327 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Best time to go · Apr–May, Oct–Nov
Best time to visit Big Flat Campground
Best months: April–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
50° / 34°
15 wet · 1 snow
Feb
55° / 35°
14 wet
Mar
62° / 37°
14 wet
Apr
69° / 39°
11 wet
May
78° / 44°
7 wet
Jun
86° / 48°
4 wet
Jul
97° / 53°
1 wet
Aug
95° / 52°
1 wet
Sep
89° / 47°
2 wet
Oct
74° / 41°
6 wet
Nov
57° / 38°
12 wet
Dec
48° / 34°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Bar 4 E, CA, 0.2 mi away at 1,253 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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