Cabin Flat Campground (Hike-in Campground)
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Cabin Flat Campground (Hike-in Campground)
General Camping Info : Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the forest! No maintenance of facilities until the road reopens. Know Fire & Other Restrictions Before You Go! : These conditions can affect your entire trip. For example, Extreme and Critical fire use restrictions mean no campfires and no portable cooking systems/stoves. Bring cold food and no S’mores. Be Bear Aware! : Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Help keep bears wild by following these tips. Overview of Site: Cabin Flat Campground is open year-round. However, it is hike-in only from early-November to late-April through June due to seasonal closures of Blue Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 3N06). However, the road between Lupine and Cabin Flat is severely overgrown and very hard to follow to get to this campground. No maintenance of facilities will happen until the road reopens. Cabin Flat Campground is located 12 miles from Inspiration Point. • 5,300-feet in elevation • Hike-in from Lupine Campground –3 miles; 12 miles from gate, can also mountain-bike or horseback-ride in, as well • Trail camp not maintained • No water available, treat water from stream before using, if available. • Vault toilet • Campsites are first-come-first-served. • Adventure Pass required for vehicles parked along the road. • Groceries and services available in the community of Wrightwood (approximately 9.5 miles away)
Before you go
Fees
$5/vehicle/day, $30/vehicle/year
Restrictions
See current fire restrictions.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.