Sand Flat Campground
Currently closed for the winter season. Typically opens late May through October, weather and snowpack dependent. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Mtn. Tunnel Project Temporary Road Closure of Forest Road No. 1S28B
Temporary road closure of Forest Service Road 1S28B for Mountain Tunnel Improvement Projects
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Following a series of evaluations by Stanislaus National Forest Recreation Specialists, the Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-04 cleaving closed several roads in the forest’s higher elevations. Conditions will continue to be monitored on a regular basis and when applicable, roads will…
Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp Closure thru June 15
At the request of Tri-Dam, the Stanislaus National Forest has issued Forest Order STF-16-2026-03; effective April 15 through June 15, 2026, closing the Beardsley Lake Boat Ramp for all use.
Temporary Road Closures
This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.Calaveras District Roads (Exhibit A):• Forest Road No. 4N40• Forest Road No. 4N80Y (Candy Rock Road), from the gate at approximately 3.5 miles fromHighway 4 then continuing to its terminus. 36 CFR…
Cherry Lake Camping Restrictions
Camping, cooking, building a campfire, or storing fuel on National Forest Lands at, below or within 100 feet above the Cherry Lake high water mark (4702 feet elevation), or on the island within Cherry Lake
About
Sand Flat Campground is a forested retreat along the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, located about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station in the high Sierra. The campground features 68 sites spread across a mix of drive-in and walk-in configurations, all with tables and fire rings. Four hand-pump wells provide potable water throughout the campground, and vault toilets (some ADA accessible) are available. The campground serves as a base for exploring the Clark Fork area, with access to the Iceberg Meadow Trailhead nearby for day hikes. The Clark Fork River offers fishing opportunities. An RV dump station is available at the nearby Clark Fork Campground entrance for a fee. The road to Sand Flat is steep, narrow, and unpaved past Fraser Flat, making it unsuitable for large RVs and trailers. Operated by Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort under a Forest Service special use permit, Sand Flat is strictly first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Cash payment is required. The campground operates seasonally from approximately late May through October, weather dependent.
Directions
From Highway 108, turn north onto Clark Fork Road approximately 26 miles east of Pinecrest. Continue six miles on Clark Fork Road to the campground. Note: the road is steep, narrow, and unpaved past Fraser Flat Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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