Big Sandy Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically opens between June and July and operates through early September, depending on snow load and road conditions. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.

About

Big Sandy Campground is located at the north end of the Big Sandy Opening along Big Sandy Creek, approximately 60 miles southeast of Pinedale, Wyoming at 9,100 feet elevation. This smaller primitive campground features 4 sites in the main loop and an additional site near the Stock Trailhead for visitors with horses. The campground is situated adjacent to Big Sandy Trailhead, which provides access to some of the most popular destinations in the Bridger Wilderness, including the spectacular Cirque of the Towers. As a primitive facility, campers should come prepared. No drinking water is available and visitors are required to pack out all trash. Vault toilets are provided. Proper food storage is required due to bear activity in the area. Popular activities include backpacking, day hiking, fishing in Big Sandy Creek and nearby lakes, hunting, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, and photography. Horse corrals are available at the stock trailhead area.

Directions

From Pinedale, head south on US-191 for 12 miles, turn left on WY-353 and drive 15.5 miles where it transitions into Big Sandy-Elkhorn Road/CR-118. Continue 12 miles, turn left on Lander Cutoff Road/CR-132 for 7 miles, then turn left on Big Sandy Opening Road/FS-370850 and drive 9.7 miles. Make a right at the fork and the campground is on the right. Approximately 45 miles and 1 hour 12 minutes from Pinedale.

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