Union Flat
Tahoe National Forest
Union Flat in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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.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 inter
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Nearest DC fast charging: 20.9 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Union Flat FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Union Flat?
Union Flat in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Union Flat when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Union Flat often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Union Flat and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Union Flat a good campground?
Union Flat holds an average rating of 2.9/5 from 47 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Union Flat located?
Union Flat is located in Tahoe National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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