U.S. Forest Service · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · California

Chris Flat

Chris Flat campground is located in Walker Canyon which is a National Scenic Byway. The Walker River is known for fishing opportunities. The Walker River is stocked with trout.

Reservable · Recreation.gov15 sitesPets ok

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Photos courtesy of Joy Seevers · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 46 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

This campground is well suited for tent and RV camping. The campsites offer picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonLate April to Early October
ForestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
BookingNo reservations needed, first come, first serve.
FeesPer Day: $28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
RulesCalifornia camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). Dog must be on a leash at campground.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Chris Flat20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.01 inches of precipitation, 7.4 inches of snowFebruary: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 8.2 inches of snowMarch: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowApril: 0.62 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowMay: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowJune: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowNovember: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.51 inches of precipitation, 7.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.7°F averageFebruary: 29.2°F averageMarch: 36.3°F averageApril: 42.0°F averageMay: 49.2°F averageJune: 57.7°F averageJuly: 64.2°F averageAugust: 62.3°F averageSeptember: 55.7°F averageOctober: 45.3°F averageNovember: 35.8°F averageDecember: 28.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bridgeport, 16 miles from the campground at 6,470 feet, station USC00041072 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 10 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 32 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

1. From Highway 395 south in Bridgeport, drive approximately 20 miles. 2. Campground is on right hand side of highway.

Coordinates38.3943° N, 119.4562° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    46 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearBear Valley Adventure Company ↗32.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗36.1 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗54.1 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    Grouse Meadow Trail
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 2.2 mi
    Sonora Creek
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 3 mi
    Spring 3
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 3.1 mi
    Lower Spring Spur
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 3.3 mi
    Mill Canyon ↗
    5.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 3.6 mi
    Wheeler Creek ↗
    4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Carson-Iceberg Wilderness begins about 7.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The Chris Flat campground is at an elevation of 6600 feet.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Chris Flat?

Sites at Chris Flat are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations needed, first come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Chris Flat?

Per Day: $28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Chris Flat?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Chris Flat have?

15 sites, including 15 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Chris Flat?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chris Flat. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Chris Flat is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Bootleg (1.6 mi), Sonora Bridge (2.3 mi), and Obsidian (6.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby