Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 24 ft

The managing agency hasn't published road access for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning Length Restricted
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites12
Sites Accepting RVs8
Overnight Sites12
Max RV Length24 ft

Location

38.425666, -120.013124

Description

Overview

Utica Reservoir is set in a granite basin surrounded by red fir and lodgepole pine forest. The reservoir has lots of islands and is kept mostly full. Granite slabs along the shore extend into the water.

Directions

From Highway 4, turn onto Spicer Reservoir Road (paved) and go 8 miles. Turn left onto 7N75; from there the roads are gravel. Continue .7 miles to a T-intersection. Follow the Forest Service sign to Sandy Flat Campground.

 Spicer Reservoir Road is 27 miles east of the Calaveras Ranger Station in Hathaway Pines, California 95233.

Details

FeeThe America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored and receive 50% off the nightly rate. Only applicable to the single site the pass holder occupies. The Interagency Annual and Volunteer passes do not provide any discounts on camping. Reservations required via Recreation.gov
Phone209-795-1381
ReservableYes

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