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bigflat Trailhead

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

Fast facts

Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Medicine Lake Dump Station · 79.0 mi
Coordinates
41.0676, -122.9341
Last verified
September 18, 2026
41.0676° N · 122.9341° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.

Is bigflat Trailhead free?

Yes. bigflat Trailhead is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to bigflat Trailhead?

From I-5, take South Yreka exit. Go south on Hwy 3 for 63 miles to Coffee Creek Guard Station. Turn Right, and continue on Coffee Creek Rd for approx. 18 miles to trailhead.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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