Sims Flat Campground

Very nice campground, sound of the water was nice to sleep to, bathrooms very clean and had toilet paper and working lights, very well maintained had a great stay!

This is a nice little campground along the Sacramento River. The sites are well spaced and, depending on your preferences, plenty of options in terms of full sun or shade. The campground was empty when we pulled in mid afternoon on a Thursday. In the morning there were two other sites that were occupied by tent campers.

Most sites would easily fit our 24’ RV. We chose site #4 as it offered ample shade in these over 100° temps. No leveling was required. Site # 17 was also nicely shaded and offered even more privacy.

There are several bathrooms, but cant attest to their condition. The one at the far end of the campsite looks relatively new.

There is a nice little paved walk around the campground with signs giving the history of the conservation core camp that was located here at one time. The path takes you along the river, but access is a little challenging if you want to get in to cool off. There is also a several mile out and back ‘hike’ along a forest road that begins near the entrance of the campground

The only cons for this campground would be the trains that pass by on the opposite site of the river. There were several during the night with whistles, rumbles, and screeching wheels. There is also some road noise. Other con would be the little gnat-like bugs that are determined to embed themselves in your tear ducts. The campground host sports mosquito net head wear so be warned!

Overall, a great little one or two night enroute stay campground.

Nice campsite just off of I-5 and on the south side of the Upper Sacramento river. The train will wake you up at least one time in the night however. Beautiful view of Mt. Shasta and a popular raft put in (experienced only- whitewater).