

State Park
Sims Flat Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Castella, CA
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Pricing
Check official pricing0.0
0 Reviews
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Shasta-Trinity National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Castella, CA
About
It is on the side of the river and is at an elevation of 1500 feet. At many of the sites, there are fire rings. It can be appropriate for tents or mid-situated RV or trailer. It says there is toilets and piped water. It is a restriction of 14 days. The cost is fifteen dollars per night. No reservations have been made. It usually opens before the last Saturday in April and closes after the last weekend in November. It is claimed the camp was in the 1930's. The bridge is shown on signs. It is famous to catch a fish on a stream. There are trains that pass through the canyon. The high water of the spring makes it popular with boaters.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sims Flat Campground

Hazel Creek Road
California
8.1 mi1,739 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Vista Point Trail to Vista Point Overlook
California
2.7 mi768 ftgain
TrailModerate

Burstarse Falls via PCT from Dog Trailhead
California
5.0 mi2,024 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Vista Point Trail
California
1.2 mi404 ftgain
TrailEasy

Cerulean Lake (Grey Rocks)
California
3.4 mi715 ftgain
TrailModerate

Squaw Valley Creek Trail
California
8.7 mi2,300 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds
Spot an error in our data on Sims Flat Campground?





