Granite Flat (California)

I made reservations 6 months out for site 55, a pull through site that would easily accommodate my 36’ 5th wheel. About a week before my arrival the camp host called me to tell me the loop I had reserved the site in would be closed one day after my arrival, ugh. The host again called the day before my arrival to offer two spots he selected for me. The first site was beyond my backing ability due to obstacles in the area I needed to maneuver my truck and had low hanging tree branches to drag on my rig. The second site would barely fit my rig, much less my truck. The host was gone when we arrived but I called him and explained the situation and he said basically I could take any site that wasn’t occupied and I found one that worked. Granite Flats has an unusual layout in that the loops are marked as one way with both signs and arrows on the road but some sites are angled backwards so that they could only be backed in from the opposite direction of travel. I think the site lengths listed online are optimistic and must have been measured to the far end of the angled opening which means if your trailer and vehicle is the length listed then something is going to be sticking out in the road. Like many older campgrounds I think Granite Flats was designed when trailers were much smaller than they are now. Also most of the sites back in to the passenger side which make it difficult compared to backing into a site on the driver’s side. If you are not familiar with the campground take a look at online photos of the campground layout as there is little signage where you enter from the highway. The campsite numbers seem somewhat random, not sequential. The paved roads are in good shape but need overhanging trees trimmed. Threaded water spigots are available at several locations but you will be blocking the road for however long you take to fill your tanks. There is no dump station. There is minimal river access at riverside sites.

I made reservations 6 months out for site 55, a pull through site that would easily accommodate my 36’ 5th wheel. About a week before my arrival the camp host called me to tell me the loop I had reserved the site in would be closed one day after my arrival, ugh. The host again called the day before my arrival to offer two spots he selected for me. The first site was beyond my backing ability due to obstacles in the area I needed to maneuver my truck and had low hanging tree branches to drag on my rig. The second site would barely fit my rig, much less my truck. The host was gone when we arrived but I called him and explained the situation and he said basically I could take any site that wasn’t occupied and I found one that worked. Granite Flats has an unusual layout in that the loops are marked as one way with both signs and arrows on the road but some sites are angled backwards so that they could only be backed in from the opposite direction of travel. I think the site lengths listed online are optimistic and must have been measured to the far end of the angled opening which means if your trailer and vehicle is the length listed then something is going to be sticking out in the road. Like many older campgrounds I think Granite Flats was designed when trailers were much smaller than they are now. Also most of the sites back in to the passenger side which make it difficult compared to backing into a site on the driver’s side. If you are not familiar with the campground take a look at online photos of the campground layout as there is little signage where you enter from the highway. The campsite numbers seem somewhat random, not sequential. The paved roads are in good shape but need overhanging trees trimmed. Threaded water spigots are available at several locations but you will be blocking the road for however long you take to fill your tanks. There is no dump station. There is minimal river access at riverside sites.

Beautiful location! Camp host was pleasant and kept the grounds in great condition.

Beautiful location! Camp host was pleasant and kept the grounds in great condition.

We visit every year at the end of the season. The camp hosts are always very nice and keep camp exceptionally clean.

We visit every year at the end of the season. The camp hosts are always very nice and keep camp exceptionally clean.

Such a gorgeous location and the host was so kind and helpful and available. I will absolutely come back again and again to spend time here.

Such a gorgeous location and the host was so kind and helpful and available. I will absolutely come back again and again to spend time here.

Very clean campground and a friendly camp host. Beautiful area and nice river running through the backside of the campground. One big downfall is that it's right off the highway. You can see and hear all the traffic.

Very clean campground and a friendly camp host. Beautiful area and nice river running through the backside of the campground. One big downfall is that it's right off the highway. You can see and hear all the traffic.