Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
Campground · 10 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Stanislaus National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 10
- Bookable sites
- 24 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 18
- People per site
- 6,844 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 10 bookable sites
- 12 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 24 ft
- Up to 18 people per site
- Loops: Granite Gulch, Granite Gulch Triple Site, Sandy Flat
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
12 campsites at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Granite Gulch | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | Granite Gulch | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 10, 11 & 12 | Granite Gulch Triple Site | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | — | 18 | 🐾 |
| 1 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Walk In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | Lakefront | 24 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Sandy Flat | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | Drive In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
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.
38.42567, -120.01312 · 38°25'32.4"N 120°0'47.2"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 7.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
The 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
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
- Can you reserve a site at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Yes, Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) have?
- 12 sites in total, of which 10 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF).
- Does Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)?
- Campfires are allowed at Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)
- Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF) 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) West Shore 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- (Lake Alpine) Backpackers 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Utica Reservoir Campgrounds 0.1 mi · Campground
- Utica/Union Reservoirs 0.6 mi · Facility
- Union West Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
- Union East Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
- Spicer Reservoir 1.5 mi · Facility
- Stanislaus River Campground 1.8 mi · Campground
- Summit Lake/ Mud Lake Trailhead 2.4 mi · Facility
- Lodgepole Group Campground 3.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 209-795-1381
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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