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Union Flat

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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest Fees: $24 per site $5 for extra vehicle Season: May 20 to October 15 Status: none Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov 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… Getting there: From Downieville, take Highway 49 north about 6 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway. Rules: Recreational mining is hands and pans only. Mining claims are in surrounding area. Be aware of claim markers for existing mining claims. Phone: (530)478-6253 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234534 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: tnf, TNF

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