USDA Forest Service · California
Chris Flat
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 15
- Hookups
- 15 no hookups
- Season
- April 23 to October 20
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,047 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- RIVERSIDE ROAD (NFSR 42802) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
- Nearest town
- Walker
- Phone
- 760-932-7070
Site map
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About
Overview
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
The Chris Flat campground is at an elevation of 6600 feet.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 21° | -1° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 19° | 2° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | 2° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 45° | 26° | 5° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 32° | 17° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 44° | 28° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 52° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 51° | 43° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 45° | 34° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 35° | 12° | 75° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 29° | 3° | 70° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 20° | -2° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Leavitt Meadows Trailhead · 6.7 mi as the crow flies
West Walker River 18 mi Hike · Drive there
All 2,896 trails in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Bootleg · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 63 sites
- Sonora Bridge · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 23 sites
- Obsidian · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 11 sites
- Leavitt Meadows · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 16 sites
- Obsidian Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
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