Upper Sage Flat Campground, Big Pine, CA

Upper Sage Flat Campground is located in the White Mountain Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (5 hrs 11 min northeast of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 7,752 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $27.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (85)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		15%
3 star		2%
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1 star		1%

@MartyA2120438 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #6

EXCELLENT spot. This specific campsite was a little small (2 and 4 seemed to be more spacious), but totally worked. Firewood is available for sale at the caretaker's trailer. We had purchased in town, but would probably buy at the camp next time.

@MegganJB7EBBB9 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #2

Pros: great campsite, beautiful setting, good space between sites, well maintained Cons: campers letting their dogs run off leash!

@EdR3120013 · Camped on Oct 7, 2024 at Campsite #4

Wonderful CG with really nice sites right on the creek. We were there in October and it was beautiful. Not crowded at all. Sites in the middle have no shade so be careful. In the summer theyre probably very hot. James the host was FANTASTIC!

@OlivierdE1EACC · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #6

Beautiful campground, greatly located if you want to hike the big pine lakes. Be careful, some sites have very little room to pitch a tent though. We had two tents and barely found space for them on site 6.

@LoriH2572605 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #16

We stayed in site 16, along the river. It was fantastic. I really dont want to publicize this, but sites 17 and 18 are premium sites. There was no host during our stay, late sept early oct, but there was a host that came down from the campground above us ( big pine creek campground). This campground is great, it has water and a nice trail right next to the river. Interesting that the area including this campground experienced snow related avalanches during the winter of 22/23. Several large pines were knocked down from south to north, laying across the river, but miraculously the campground was not effected. The reservation system is interesting, seems that quite a few folks make reservations, but dont show and dont cancel.

@DaleS8289121 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #17

Campground area was relatively quite. Campsites have a good distance between them. Lots of nice trees provide shade for most of the sites. Bathrooms were clean and relatively modern. Would stay there again.

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #9

Great spot

@kelik0CA1D3B1D · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #8

the campsite was clean and raked when we arrived. the camp host was helpful and nice. the bathrooms were clean the 4 days that we were there.

@YanaG438D57A84 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #X3

Nice and quiet campground. Clean bathroom.

@ShannonS994874 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #X2

Great location. We enjoyed being near the creek. The hiking was wonderful and the bathrooms were clean and cared for.

@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.

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