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Big Sandy Campground
6 mi southeast of Wawona, CA · Verizon 4G
About Big Sandy Campground
Big Sandy Campground is a large sandy flat adjacent to Big Creek. Road access is paved and dirt. Total number of sites is 18. Sites have grills, fire rings and tables. Some sites have shade. Drinking water is not provided.
- Fees: Single site $23.62 ($26.22) Additional Vehicle Fee: $7.00 per night, per vehicle *(taxes included)
- Season: May – September
- Managed by: USFS - Sierra National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southeast of Wawona, CA · 37.46776, -119.58162
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | ATV road | at camp | 7.8 mi |
| Long Mdw | ATV road | at camp | 3.2 mi |
| 22E351 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Graveyard of Giants | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Chimney Tree | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Star Lakes | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 6.3 mi
Water fill-up: 6.3 mi
Propane: 8.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Little Sandy Campground 1.1 mi
- Fresno Dome Campground 2 mi
- Nelder Grove Campground 2.5 mi
- Kelty Meadow 2.8 mi
- Goat Meadow Dispersed Campsite 2.9 mi
- Summerdale Campground 3.2 mi