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Sand Camp - Dispersed

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USDA Forest Service

Six Rivers National Forest

In general, dispersed camping is allowed outside of developed sites within the Six Rivers National Forest unless otherwise posted. Since potable water, toilets and other amenities are not available, be sure to bring adequate water or be prepared to purify natural water sources before drinking. Camp at least 200 feet from springs, water, meadows, trails, and at least 50 feet from roads. Camp at least a quarter-mile from designated campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, private property and state highways. Please remember: if you brought it in with you, then take it out when you leave (Pack It In/Pack It Out), this includes dismantling user-created site-modifications, such as fire rings.

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
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    Backcountry sites.

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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2021

Tent Only

The coordinates on here were off, and the campground is actually located further down the road, and it's an official site you can find on Google. The sites are walk to (very short), and there are signs saying no camping in the parking lot, violators will be fined. We didnt want to chance sleeping in our van because it seemed like a place that would be patrolled. Would be excellent for tents.

Month of VisitNovember
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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2021

No calling

These coordinates lead us to private property, a driveway to a couple of houses. Maybe there was something a little further, but it was all blocked off. We had to turn around and camp elsewhere.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Sand Camp - Dispersed by Angie , September 13, 2021
Kelly-Shane F.
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2021

Nice quiet area

Sand camp is essentially a dispersed camping area. There is a large gravel parking lot and a pit toilet available. There is a path down to the Smith River where you can set up tents and tent camp if you want. 

The toilet was a basic pit toilet, but it was fairly clean as far as those go. 

We parked our VW Bus in the gravel lot for the night, it was very quiet. Though its next to a road, there is very little traffic at night as this area is fairly remote. The sky was dark and clear, perfect for stargazing. The few other people camping there were quiet and friendly.

Month of VisitSeptember

Location

Sand Camp - Dispersed is located in California

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Coordinates

41.74167242684079 N
123.98077867241477 W

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