Union Flat Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 50 ft
- Sites
- 11
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- No
- Accessible sites
- Not published
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Yes
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 1
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageUnion Flat Campground
Union Flate Campground is located 6 miles east of Downieville on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49. It is surrounded by oak and maple trees. Hiking trails are nearby. This campground is the only place on the North Yuba River for recreational mining. An area downstream from from the campground is available for recreation mining. Recreational mining is hands and pans only. Mining claims are in surrounding area. Be aware of claim markers for existing mining claims.
Before you go
Season
May 20 – October 15
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Hours
Typically stays open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Restrictions
Recreational mining is hands and pans only. Mining claims are in surrounding area. Be aware of claim markers for existing mining claims.
Accessibility
Restrooms
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