Sandy Flat - Utica Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)

$30.00/night

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.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 10 sites
  • Longest RV: 24 ft
  • Largest party: 18 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest water fill: 15.6 mi

Fees

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

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

14 reviews
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Astrid D
Loop:Sandy Flat
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The last 2 miles to the campground is some challenge with a travel trailer but it was worth it .the hosts were the nicest we have met so far and we camped a lot this year with recreation.gov .our spot was great with view to the water
Ashley W
Loop:Sandy Flat
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campsite was quite nice however at the time of year we went (August) there were tons of yellow jackets which made it hard to cook or spend any time in the campsite. They also went into the bathrooms so unfortunately we didn’t get to use all the amenities. The reservoir was very pretty and the nearby hike to the other reservoir was nice too! Campsite #1, is next to the toilets, which got quite smelly!
Mike P
Loop:Sandy Flat
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Beautiful lake in a good location. Kayaking and camping in the area were great. Take water, none on site unless you stop at a facility a mile before you get to the campground, or filter the lake water.
Louis P
Loop:Sandy Flat
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Great campground wonderful lake
Krishna S
Loop:Sandy Flat
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Best spot
Kaitlyn G
Loop:Sandy Flat
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Right on the lake, amazing stay and amazing site.
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Season dates

Walk In season

Sep 8, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026

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