Sand Flat Campground
Typically closed in winter due to snow and reopens seasonally in late spring or early summer. No reservations accepted; first-come, first-served only.
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 six miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108, approximately 25 miles east of the Summit Ranger Station in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground offers 68 total sites, including 53 drive-in sites and 15 walk-in tent sites, all situated in a forested area near the North Fork Stanislaus River. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground features vault toilets, with some newer units that are fully accessible. Potable water is available from four hand-pump wells throughout the campground. An RV dump station is located at the entrance road to nearby Clark Fork Campground, available to Sand Flat campers for a fee. Additional vehicle fees apply for extra cars beyond one per campsite. Operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations, Sand Flat Campground provides a primitive camping experience in California's Central Sierra Nevada. The area offers access to the Stanislaus River and surrounding forest trails. Highway 4 access via Forest Road 7N02 makes this a convenient base camp for exploring the high country.
Directions
From Highway 4, turn south on Forest Road 7N02 past Big Meadow Campground. The campground is located about 6 miles from the junction of Clark Fork Road and Highway 108.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 532-3671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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