Can you reserve a site at Upper Sage Flat?

Yes, Upper Sage Flat is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Upper Sage Flat have?

21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Upper Sage Flat?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Upper Sage Flat?

Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Sage Flat.

Upper Sage Flat, California — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of the creek that runs along the base of a narrow canyon. Visitors can swim or fish, in the creek that is stocked annually with trout, or head to a nearby lake for power boating.

Recreation

Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers. Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.

Facilities

Parking aprons are paved and most are 40 feet long. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and campfire rings.

Natural Features

The campground is sprawled out along Big Pine Creek beneath shady Jeffrey pines and cottonwoods, just 9 miles west of the town of Big Pine.

Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest atop the White Mountains.

Bristlecone pines rank as the oldest trees in the world and have achieved immense scientific and cultural importance.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 872-4552.

Nearby Attractions

Head to the neighboring John Muir Wilderness for incredible views of Palisades Glacier, the southern-most glacier in the country. Nearby Tinemaha Reservoir provides additional fishing opportunities.

The facts

20 bookable sites
21 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: UPPE, UPPER SAGE FLAT

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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21 campsites at Upper Sage Flat

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
002	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
003	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	6	🐾
004	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	35 ft	6	🐾
005	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
006	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	6	🐾
007	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	6	🐾
008	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	30 ft	6	🐾
009	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Moderate	25 ft	6	🐾
010	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
011	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	6	🐾
012	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
013	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	15 ft	6	🐾
014	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	6	🐾
015	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
016	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
017	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	6	🐾
018	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	20 ft	6	🐾
019	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
020	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	30 ft	6	🐾
021	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	25 ft	6	🐾
001	UPPER SAGE FLAT	Management	—	—	—	—	—	🐾

Getting there

In Big Pine, on US Highway 395, turn west at the yellow flashing traffic light onto Crocker Street (Big Canyon Road). Continue on this road for 9 miles to campground, on your left.

37.12583, -118.43389 · 37°7'33.0"N 118°26'2.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.5	2.9	2.5	1.5	0.9	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.8	1.5	2.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Upper Sage Flat

Can you reserve a site at Upper Sage Flat?: Yes, Upper Sage Flat is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Upper Sage Flat have?: 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Sage Flat?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Upper Sage Flat?: Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Sage Flat.

Camping near Upper Sage Flat

Big Pine Creek Campground 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Pine Canyon 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Table Mountain (Inyo) 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Four Jeffrey 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Forks Campground (Inyo) 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bishop Park Group 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sage Flat Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
Willow Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
Mountain Glen Campground 10 mi · Campground
Four Jeffrey Campground 11.4 mi · Campground
Sabrina Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
Intake 2 Campground 11.9 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Upper Sage Flat