Sand Flat Campground
The campground is currently open. As of May 1, 2026, the vault toilet at the dispersed camping area is not available. Campers should be prepared to pack out waste.
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Woodcut/PAL Information
For woodcut day/PAL information, please call 209-532-5601
About
Sand Flat Campground is a small, primitive dispersed camping area located in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest, accessed via Highway 4 and Forest Road 7N02 past Big Meadow Campground. The area requires a high-clearance 4WD vehicle to reach and offers 6 dispersed campsites in a wooded setting along the North Fork Stanislaus River. This is a true backcountry camping experience suited for self-sufficient campers. There is no potable water on site; campers must bring their own water or filter/treat water from the nearby river. The vault toilet at the dispersed camping area is currently unavailable as of May 2026. Campers should be prepared to pack out all waste and practice Leave No Trace principles. The setting offers solitude and river access in a forested environment. Nearby recreation includes fishing in the North Fork Stanislaus River and hiking. This campground is best suited for tent campers and those with capable off-road vehicles seeking a primitive, uncrowded camping experience away from developed facilities.
Directions
From Highway 4, turn south onto Forest Road 7N02. Continue past Big Meadow Campground. High-clearance 4WD vehicle required.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (209) 795-1381 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Sand Flat 4WD Campground | |
| Stanislaus NF Alerts |
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