Fishing brook trout and cutthroats in the lakes near the Bridger Wilderness draws many visitors to Big Sandy Campground, a small Forest Service site in the Wind River Range outside Boulder that doubles as a staging point for backcountry trips. The campground sits adjacent to the Big Sandy Trailhead parking area, roughly 4 miles from the trailhead itself, and access requires navigating a long dirt road with a notably rough and narrow stretch over the final 7 miles from the BLM/Forest Service boundary. No cell service. Campers report downed lodgepole pines can block the road during windstorms, so conditions are worth checking before the drive.
The campground has just four sites, all first-come, first-served at $7 per night. Sites vary in size and level ground, and some are small enough to rule out larger rigs. Reviewers note that a 23-foot camper van made it without issue, but trailers face real risk on the rougher sections. There is no water or trash service on-site, and the vault toilet is located in the trailhead parking lot rather than the campground itself. Bear boxes are available on the north side of the nearby lake, though campers near the outlet will find only fire rings. Firewood is scarce, so bringing a hatchet helps.
Mosquitoes can be heavy through midsummer, with multiple reviewers flagging them as a genuine nuisance. DEET is worth packing. September visits tend to avoid the worst of it. Nearby options along the approach route include Dutch Joe Creek on Big Sandy Road and Dutch Joe Guard Station Campground, which may suit campers who want to avoid the roughest road segment. Big Sandy works best for anglers, backpackers, and self-sufficient campers comfortable with primitive conditions and a demanding drive in.
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Map & DirectionsBig Sandy Campground is located in Wyoming near Boulder
Coordinates
42.687767 N
109.270787 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
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- Tent Sites
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 44 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 22 min from Logan, UT
- 4 hrs 26 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 9 min from Pocatello, ID



















