Union Flat
Union Flat is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.56807, -120.74498
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)478-6253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Union Flat
Overview Union Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River, near Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. Recreation The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, tubing and kayaking is available. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites and one double site. Some sites are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. A tumbled rock wall from early gold dredging activity separates campsites from the river. A forest of pine, fir, maple and oak trees covers the area, offering shade in many sites. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Union Flat Campground is located on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Goodyears Bar, Sierra City, and Downieville. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other historical sites along this tour route. Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes,
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 12 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 330 designated routes (441 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Flats Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| First Divide | National forest camping area | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Empire Creek | National forest camping area | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Loganville Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Loganville | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Butcher Ranch | National forest camping area | 5.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.