Sand Flat Campground
Closed for the season. The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall, weather permitting. Clark Fork Road access depends on snow conditions.
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.…
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 located in Stanislaus National Forest along the Clark Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 6 miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108, and about 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station. The campground offers 68 campsites on a first-come, first-served basis, including 53 drive-in sites and 15 walk-in sites closer to the river. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground provides vault toilets, with some newer accessible units available. Drinking water is accessible via hand pumps from four wells scattered throughout the campground. Sites are nestled among mixed conifer forest, with some positioned near the river and others in more open, scattered timber areas. An RV dump station is located on the entrance road to nearby Clark Fork Campground, available to Sand Flat campers for a $6 fee. The campground serves as a base for fishing along the Clark Fork, hiking to nearby Iceberg Meadow Trailhead, and exploring the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest backcountry. The area is popular with anglers targeting rainbow and brown trout in the river.
Directions
From Highway 108, turn onto Clark Fork Road. Continue about 6 miles to Sand Flat Campground, located near Clark Fork Campground and Iceberg Meadow Trailhead. The campground is approximately 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 965-3434 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Sand Flat Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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