Tin Can Flat campground
Tin Can Flat
The campground offers a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There are 17 campsites available, which are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The area is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and unwind.
An interesting fact about the Tin Can Flat Camping Area is that it was once the site of a thriving mining camp. The area was home to a number of gold mines, which operated from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s.
The best time of year to visit Tin Can Flat Camping Area is during the summer months, when temperatures average around 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drop to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. It is important to note that the area can get quite cold during the winter months, with temperatures dropping well below freezing. Visitors are advised to check weather conditions before planning a trip to the area.
What's on-site at Tin Can Flat
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tin Can Flat, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Can Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Turner Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Turner Flat Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Telichpah | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Telichpah Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tin Can Flat -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joe River At Red Ives Ranger Station Id | 894 cfs | → |
| Canyon Creek Ab Mouth At Wallace | 84 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek Ab Mouth At Wallace | 21 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River Near St. Regis | 758 cfs | → |
| Clark Fork At St. Regis Mt | 17,700 cfs | → |
| St Joe River At Calder Id | 3,940 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Tin Can Flat -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Lookout | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lookout | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lost Lake | 73.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lost Lake | 72.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Humboldt Gulch | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Humboldt Gulch | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tin Can Flat as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tin Can Flat
Can I make reservations at Tin Can Flat?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tin Can Flat?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tin Can Flat.