Honeymoon Flat
Honeymoon Flat Campground is located just 8 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is about 2 miles away, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Tent-only | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
28 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | NORTH | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 015 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 016 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 017 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 018 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 019 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 020 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 021 | NORTH | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 022 | NORTH | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 12 / 1 | Yes | |
| 023 | NORTH | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 6 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Tent pads | Yes |
The campground contains single and double-family sites equipped with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs within the loop on the east side of the road are gravel. Most sites on the west loop have paved parking spurs. Robinson Creek South Campground is nearby, where educational programs are held at its amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Late April to Late September |
| Forest | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Booking | Sites 1-18, 34-44 can can be reserve at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232058 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Per Day: $30 Single/$50 Double Site/ $6 Extra Vehicle. |
| Rules | California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). Dog must be on a leash at campground. |
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Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 395 through Bridgeport. Turn south on Twin Lakes Road at the Shell gas station. Travel 8 miles on Twin Lakes Road. Turn right at Honeymoon Campground.
| Nearest town | Bridgeport, California |
| Coordinates | 38.2014° N, 119.3200° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
47 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 34.8 mi |
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Honeymoon Flat Campground, CA
Worth a stop
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
- 6.9 miGreen Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 14.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miTwin ATV Connector1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.8 miSawmill Ridge Route ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miTamarack4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.4 miBuckeye Disp 3under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 miBuckeye Loop0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
- 2.5 miBuckeye Cutoffunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
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
This campground sits inside Hoover Wilderness.
- inHoover Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 128,044 acres
- 8.1 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 14.7 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
The campground is divided into two loops on either side of Twin Lakes Road. The west loop is partially shaded by Jeffrey and lodgepole pines. The east loop is much more open, with only a few Jeffrey pines towering over the area. Sagebrush, grasses and summer wildflowers dot the landscape on this loop.
Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from both loops. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Honeymoon Flat?
Sites at Honeymoon Flat are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites 1-18, 34-44 can can be reserve at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232058 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Honeymoon Flat?
Per Day: $30 Single/$50 Double Site/ $6 Extra Vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Honeymoon Flat?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Honeymoon Flat have?
28 sites, including 19 standard sites without power and 9 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Honeymoon Flat?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Honeymoon Flat?
Yes, pets are allowed at Honeymoon Flat. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Honeymoon Flat?
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from both loops. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Honeymoon Flat?
Bridgeport, California. Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Honeymoon Flat is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Robinson Creek North (1.1 mi), Robinson Creek South (1.1 mi), and Paha (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby