Upper Sage Flat Campground, Big Pine, CA

Upper Sage Flat Campground is located in the White Mountain Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest (5 hrs 11 min northeast of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 7,752 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 20 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Fees range from $25.00 to $27.00.

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Campsites Available Tonight, Aug 12, 2024 3 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#9	First-come	Back-in	35 ft	$27
#21	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$27
#X3	First-come	Back-in	-	$27

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Campsite Reviews (75)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		72%
4 star		15%
3 star		3%
2 star		3%
1 star		1%

@WilliamL145693 · Camped on Jul 21, 2024 at Campsite #2

Very pleasant experience. Campground host Gavin was extremely helpful and was a pleasure talking with him.

@AlessandrF8ECF · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #9

Trees! After being in the desert for as long as I have, it was wonderful being surrounded by trees again! It was an amazing camp site, with more room than I was expecting with the parking space, picnic bench, fire pit, and an obvious space for pitching a tent! It wasn't overly crowded, either and I loved how it was right next to a creek, which was still quite full considering the time of year. I definitely see myself returning to this site when in the area!

@LisaT8225675 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #9

We absolutely LOVE this campground. We're normally camping in the Sequoias but it seems as of late you can not find any available camp sites and it's just over crowded. My husband wanted to camp somewhere we've never been and explore. I happen to stumble upon this campground with availability. We booked it unsure if we were going to like it. We did! We were at site #10. It was next to the river and bridge. So peaceful & calming at night. Overall, the campground & bathrooms was very clean. Quiet and not a lot of people. Would recommend! My family and I will be returning next summer for our annual family camping trip.

@MartinH4750228 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #9

Well maintained, clearly marked pitches, toilets were clean, pitch was raked and campsite was very clean.

@DeborahW920812 · Camped on Jun 4, 2024 at Campsite #21

A beautiful campground and bathrooms were very clean. I'm always impressed when the campsites are racked, I think it shows the camp hosts really care about the campground and the people who are going to be enjoying it.

@MengY466D78422 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #10

Next to creek

@SeamusMF142577 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #19

Great campground! Excellent camp host! And plenty of fish in the stream!

@TomB7022535 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #8

Incredibly clean and well managed. Exceptional sites on the creek!!

@LarisaH9B1EADD · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #16

Quiet, clean and beautiful camping. Absolutely loved it and will be returning.

@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Apr 20, 2024 at Campsite #8

This was my first visit to Upper Sage Flat Campground. I like this place. In May, the river had lots of water. The campground is very clean. The host (Gavin) literally raked each campsite, picking up the trash, as it was vacated. Gavin was super helpful with hiking information.I will definitely go back.

@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #10

The host Gavin is very friendly and does a great job.

@JustinR3682506 · Camped on Apr 19, 2024 at Campsite #6

I came on opening weekend in April. I was at SITE 6 , You get partial shade in the afternoon but the morning can be warm. I would bring some sort of shelter or EZup if able. You have direct access to the river which provides you with water if you want to filter your water from the lake (best to bring your own you never know what folks are doing upstream.) The camp manager was amazing. He was informative and on the spot with management. If you have a pop up trailer / overland type it was a little tricky as I backed up and opened my tent towards driver side but I was able to manage well. Plenty of space for two mid size trucks if you really needed. Would choose this spot again.

@CandiceM251851 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #X2

Near big pine lake trail, so its a easy walk to the trail head. Sites are a little rugged but are just fine.

@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #8

Upper Sage Flat campground was wonderful! Very, Very Beautiful with Big Pine Creek right next to campsite. Clean campground with well spread out sites. 1/2 mile from the trail head to Big Pine Lakes. Will definitely stay here again.

@FrancisB243A1C · Camped on Aug 18, 2023 at Campsite #5

Following observations may sound petty however, Restrooms were not as clean as 2022 and 2023. Camp water faucets were broken.

@GregM1251637 · Camped on Jul 27, 2023 at Campsite #8

Great campsite. Bathrooms were not up to the usual cleaning standards.

@StuartHEA5BAA4 · Camped on Jul 26, 2023 at Campsite #10

Clean facility. No issues. Hope Lower Sage Flat recovers soon from then avalanche damage.

@NickD6864059 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #16

Awesome site by the creek and a great host at a great campground.

@Yvesmari8B149E · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #8

Nice location, very far from the mains roads, but there is a nice river, and cool trails

@JackT7668668 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #X3

By the river, clean toilets, nice views. No showers but thats clear in campsite information.

@GregS1457823 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #10

Site 10 is at the top of the upper loop with a lot a distance from the neighboring sites. Although the parking is sloped uphill, the top is flat which was perfect for our teardrop trailer. The tent pad and table are exposed until late afternoon. The creek runs feet below the site. It’s a little loud, but was white noise when going to sleep. Chris, the campground manager was friendly. Campground was clean. A couple of sites were closed due to flooding. The vault toilets were very clean. We went to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest where we did a 5 mile hike. The forest is at about 10,000 ft elevation. The Visitor Center wasn’t open. It’s about a one hour trip from camp. We enjoyed our stay.

@MikeC4022067 · Camped on Sep 12, 2022 at Campsite #6

the hosts Don and Lynn are the best. Supper clean bathroom and campsite. They always help new arrivals find a campsite. Sorry to hear they won't be back next season.

@RonaldD4325469 · Camped on Sep 7, 2022 at Campsite #10

Campground facilities are in good shape. Many campsites next to Big Pine Creek, which is relaxing, but loud. Nice camp hosts.

@BRYANW2909940 · Camped on Sep 6, 2022 at Campsite #10

Great, well maintained campground. Our site was even raked smooth! Don was a gracious host, and the creek was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend.

@EricaS4599853 · Camped on Aug 28, 2022 at Campsite #14

Amazing camp site!! Clean and beautiful!! Don and his wife were very receptive and welcoming! We will be back!

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