Sand Flat Campground
Closed — 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.…
Forest Order No. STF-16-2026-02 Cottonwood Temporary Road Closure
Cottonwood Road Temporary Closure for storm damage repairs
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER
(The following two sentences are in Spanish relaying information on the importance of this notice. Translated to English, it would read as follows: [This notice contains important information regarding your drinking water, please read the Spanish notice if it is included. If the Spanish notice is…
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…
Forest Order STF-16-2025-03 - Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Mtn. Tunnel Project - FSR 1S28B repair/closure
Forest Order STF-16-2025-02 - Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Rainbow Pool Area Alcohol Prohibition
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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.
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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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