Union Flat Campground offers 11 sites along the North Yuba River with direct river access for swimming, wading, and seasonal rafting/kayaking, plus the only designated recreational gold panning area on this stretch of river.

The campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, with sites shaded by mixed forest; it's located 6 miles east of Downieville on Highway 49 and typically operates May 20 through October 15.

Note that potable water is not available and the maximum RV length is 30 feet.