Big Flat
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Day Use:. Big Flat is a National Forest campground near Del Norte, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Day Use:
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 780 ft
41.6875, -123.9081 in Del Norte. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Flat?
No. Big Flat is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Flat?
Camping at Big Flat costs Day Use:.
Is there drinking water at Big Flat?
No. Big Flat has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Big Flat?
Big Flat is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Flat
Mill Creek Campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Panther Flat - Sites
- 38
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Day Use: $5
Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Del Norte and campgrounds in Del Norte.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30