Sandy Flat Campground

About

Sandy Flat Campground occupies a prime location along Utica Reservoir in the Calaveras Ranger District of Stanislaus National Forest. The reservoir sits in a striking granite basin dotted with islands, where granite slabs along the shoreline extend into the water. Surrounding the lake, red fir and lodgepole pine forest creates a classic Sierra Nevada high-country setting at 6,800 feet elevation. The campground features 9 single sites plus the Granite Gulch triple site (sites 10, 11, and 12). All sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes for food storage. Vault toilets serve the campground, and seasonal potable water is available from a spigot at the intersection of 7N75 and 7N17. A dirt boat ramp within the campground provides lake access for non-motorized boats only. Reservations through Recreation.gov are required from June 15 through September 7; outside this window the campground operates first-come, first-served. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is noon. Quiet hours run 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Black bears are active in the area so proper food storage in the provided bear boxes is essential.

Directions

From Highway 4, turn south onto Spicer Reservoir Road (paved) and drive 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 7N75 (gravel) and continue 0.7 miles to a T-intersection. Turn left and drive 1 mile to the campground on the right.