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.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Road Closure - Forest Service Road 1N04

This order extends the road closure of FSR 1N04 to December 31, 2025.

Termination of High Hazard Fire Restrictions

Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-11High Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-11, dated July 1, 2025, is hereby terminated.

Termination of Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions

Termination of Forest Order STF-16-2025-14Moderate Hazard Fire RestrictionsStanislaus National Forest Stanislaus National Forest Order No. 2025-14, dated August 20, 2025, is hereby terminated.

Temporary Road Closures

This Forest Order closes the below listed roads beginning Aug 7, expiring on Dec 31, 2026.

Stanislaus National Forest Terminates Deer Valley Road Closures Early

With the publication of the Termination Notice, Deer Valley Road, FSR 8N02 between the Stanislaus and ElDorado National Roads previously closed under Forest Order STF-16-2025-08 is now open.

Termination Notice - FO STF-16-2025-10

With this termination, roads previously closed by Forest Order STF-16-2025 10 are now open.

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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