Sawmill Flat Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through November. First-come, first-served with no fees and no reservations required.
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 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05‑15‑00‑26‑11 removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list; temporarily closes certain recreation sites, roads, and trails identified in Exhibits A and B as a public safety precaution due to widespread hazard…
Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
This order restricts fire use, smoking, internal combustion engines, and open‑flame tools to specific designated areas or conditions. Outside those approved locations, all such activities are prohibited under 36 C.F.R. § 261.52.
About
Sawmill Flat Campground is a remote, free campground in the Sierra National Forest that serves primarily as a hunters' camp. Nestled in a forest of pine, cedar, manzanita, and bear clover, the campground offers a rustic experience for those seeking solitude. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are available. This is a primitive, pack-it-in-pack-it-out facility with no potable water or garbage service. The nearest services are at Dinkey Creek Inn and Store, approximately 15.5 miles away, which offers a small grocery, fishing supplies, lunch counter, and pay showers. The campground is located in bear country, so proper food storage is required. Access involves a combination of paved, dirt, and gravel roads. From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road east for 12.5 miles, turn right on McKinley Grove Road (11S40), travel 12.5 miles to road 11S12, then continue 3.1 miles to the campground.
Directions
From Shaver Lake, take Dinkey Creek Road east for 12.5 miles. Turn right on McKinley Grove Road (road 11S40) and travel approximately 12.5 miles to road 11S12. Turn right and continue 3.1 miles to the campground. Access is via paved, dirt, and gravel roads.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Sierra NF - Sawmill Flat Campground | |
| Sierra NF Alerts |
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