Sand Bar Flat Campground campground
Sand Bar Flat Campground
The campground offers 16 campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. There are also vault toilets and potable water available. The campground is first-come, first-served, and there is no fee to use the camping area. An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to the Nisenan people, who lived in the area for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers.
The best time of year to visit Sand Bar Flat Campground is in the summer, when temperatures are mild and the surrounding forests are lush and green. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-70s during the day to the mid-40s at night. Visitors should be aware that the campground is located in a remote area with limited cell phone service, so it is recommended that they bring all necessary supplies and equipment with them.
What's on-site at Sand Bar Flat Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Sand Bar Flat Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Bar Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Fraser Flat Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Beardsley Dam | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Beardsley Dam Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fraser Flat | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Sand Bar Flat Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry C Bl Valley Dam Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 144 cfs | → |
| Lk Eleanor Div To Cherry Lake Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Eleanor C Nr Hetch Hetchy Ca | 85 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Nr Early Intake Ca | 457 cfs | → |
| Cherry C Bl Dion R Holm Ph | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Tuolumne R Bl Early Intake Nr Mather Ca | 1,990 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Sand Bar Flat Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Springs | 0.2 in | 0.1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Gianelli Meadow | 13.1 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lower Kibbie | 1.2 in | 0.1 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 0.4 in | -0.1 in | → |
| Groveland 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Elstanislaus Meadow (Goes) | 21.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park
- Columbia Historic State Park
- Wilderness Emigrant
- Heaven For Kids Rotary Park
- Wilderness Mokelumne
- Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Boat launches
- Forest Route 1n04, Groveland
- Forest Route 1n10 Tuolumne County
- Merals Pool Put-In
- Glory Hole Road 6503, Angels Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Below Mckay's Reservoir To Confluence With Middle Fork Stanislaus River
- Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e To One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e
- One Mile Downstream Of State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e To Mckay's Reservoir
- One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5n75 Bridge Crossing To Calaveras Big Trees State Park Boundary In Sec 24, T5n, R15e
- One-Quarter Mile Upstream Of Forest Road 5no2 Bridge Crossing To One-Quarter Mile Downstream Of Forest Road 5n75 Bridge Crossing
- Confluence With Highland Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream Forest Road 5no2 Bridge Crossing
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Sand Bar Flat Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Sand Bar Flat Campground
Can I make reservations at Sand Bar Flat Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Sand Bar Flat Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Sand Bar Flat Campground.