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Chris Flat

FSU.S. Forest Service — California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

AgencyFSU.S. Forest Service
AreaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
LocationCalifornia · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 38.39430, -119.45620 · Map
Sites15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard nonelectric
Getting a siteReservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 15 sites
Water hookups at 0 of 15 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthNot reported in the federal data
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesNot reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground.
Check-in / outIn 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing)
PetsAllowed at 15 sites, as reported
Phone760-932-7070

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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.

From the official listing

Overview Chris Flat campground is located in Walker Canyon which is a National Scenic Byway. The Walker River is known for fishing opportunities. The Walker River is stocked with trout.

Facilities This campground is well suited for tent and RV camping. The campsites offer picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. 

Natural Features The Chris Flat campground is at an elevation of 6600 feet.

Directions, from the listing

1. From Highway 395 south in Bridgeport, drive approximately 20 miles.

2. Campground is on right hand side of highway.

Nearest federal campgrounds

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FSU.S. Forest ServiceLeavitt Meadows
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FSU.S. Forest ServiceBuckeye
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Trip Card — Chris Flat

California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

AgencyFS · U.S. Forest Service
LocationCalifornia · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
FeesNot reported in the federal data
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNone reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites15 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10292145 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.