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Dispersed Camping

Big Sandy Reservoir

4 Reviews

Big Sandy Reservoir in Wyoming offers a landscape of open plains and water views. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, the Wind River Range provides opportunities for hiking and exploring natural scenery.

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Location

Big Sandy Reservoir is located in Wyoming

Coordinates

42.2455645 N
109.4335635 W

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Detours Nearby

Atlantic City Campground — Bureau Of Land Management

47 min away

Ocean Lake Lindholm

1 hr 43 min away

Drive Time

2 hrs 52 min from Logan
3 hrs 1 min from Ogden
3 hrs 36 min from Idaho Falls
3 hrs 46 min from Pocatello

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Connectivity

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Some Coverage
Verizon
No Coverage
Verified by 2 users
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Ursula

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2025

The view is breath taking

Got to the West Campground at dusk. Bugs were swarming. The view of the Wind River range at sunset is gorgeous. Not too many campers.

Sitein the West Campground all the way to the west

Month of VisitMay

keera B.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2024

Peaceful

Only stayed a night, got in at 9pm and left around 8am. Peaceful and quiet with no one else around. No mice, just some moths. Had some great views when the sun came up! Also great fishing at the reservoir!

Month of VisitAugust

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Kevin K.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2024

Nice spot, if you like mice

It’s a nice enough lake, if you like mice! I caught 11 in 2 nights. We’re leaving this rodent infested area!!

Sitewest side cg

Month of VisitAugust

Renee T.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 7, 2023

Camping close Sept 2023

We dispersed by boat launch. By ourselves on a Wednesday after labor day. Construction at east and west campgrounds. 5g cell T-Mobile. Roads only slightly muddy but after a rain. Yikes.

Siteclosed. used dispersed

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Big Sandy Reservoir?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Sandy Reservoir, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Big Sandy Reservoir have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Big Sandy Reservoir does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Big Sandy Reservoir?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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