Upper Sage Flat
Open for the season. Sites are first-come first-served outside peak periods; reservations available via Recreation.gov during peak season. No current closures affecting this campground.
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.…
Southern California Edison - Road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon
Southern California Edison is doing road work in Silver and Wyman Canyon. Work in Wyman Canyon Road 06S01 will be ongoing through September and early October. Work in Silver Canyon Rd 06S02 will start in October. When driving in the area, please prepare for potential delays and use caution as…
Inyo Craters Closure Part D and E
The Inyo Craters Closures are for public safety during a hazard tree mitigation project. The project consists of felling hazard trees, piling limbs and slash, and preparing tree trunks for eventual public fuelwood collection when the project is complete. The majority of the project is conducted…
About
Upper Sage Flat Campground is set along the banks of Big Pine Creek in Inyo National Forest, about 9 miles west of the town of Big Pine. The 21 campsites are spread beneath Jeffrey pines and cottonwoods at 7,600 feet elevation, offering shade and direct creek access. The creek is stocked annually with rainbow, brown, brook, and alpers trout. The campground serves as a basecamp for exploring the Eastern Sierra. The 1.5-mile Big Pine Creek Trail provides access to John Muir Wilderness and views of Palisades Glacier, the southernmost glacier in the United States. Tinemaha Reservoir offers additional fishing opportunities nearby. This is active bear country. All sites include bear-proof food storage boxes, and proper food storage is mandatory. Sites feature paved parking aprons (most 40 feet long), picnic tables, and fire rings. Flush toilets and potable water are available. Maximum stay is 14 days, with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Directions
From Big Pine on US Highway 395, turn west at the yellow flashing traffic light onto Crocker Street (Big Canyon Road). Continue 9 miles to campground on your left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $29 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 872-4552 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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