Sims Flat Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Sims Flat Campground is a National Forest campground near Dunsmuir, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,700 ft
41.0618, -122.3594 in Shasta. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sims Flat Campground?
No. Sims Flat Campground 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 Sims Flat Campground?
Camping at Sims Flat Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Is there drinking water at Sims Flat Campground?
Yes, Sims Flat Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Sims Flat Campground?
Sims Flat Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sims Flat Campground
Waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Sims Flat Campground, in straight-line miles: McCloud Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), Potem Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), and Hatchet Creek Falls (waterfall, 25 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- 04-01 to 10-31
- Fee
- Standard nonelectric: $30–$60 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $28 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $28 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Dunsmuir and campgrounds in Shasta.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30