Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Sandy Beach Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Wyoming. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 42.89944, -109.81889
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 307-367-4326
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Overview Sandy Beach Picnic Area is located on the southeast shores of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 3 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming. Water sports and fishing are popular activities. Recreation The lake offers countless recreational activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow, brown and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Visitors also enjoy boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Facilities This day-use area contains one group site that can accommodate up to 75 guests. Picnic tables, grills and a fire ring with benches are provided, as are vault toilets. A private, sandy swimming beach is on-site. A boat ramp and dock are available just outside the site. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Natural Features Fremont Lake sits at the foot of the rugged Wind River Range, known for its craggy granite peaks and sparkling glacial lakes. Sandy Beach offers sweeping views of Fremont Lake, Wyoming's second largest natural lake. Thin stands of aspens line the site, providing limited shade. Nearby Attractions The Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale features a large collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade era artifacts. Exhibits include American Indian and Mountain Man displays, as well as the history of the settlement of Sublette County, Wyoming.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Town of Pinedale · 3.6 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Painted Valley Mercantile - Bottled Gasses · 45 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 77 designated routes (80 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Lake Campground | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Fremont Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Fremont Lake | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | Water |
| Town of Pinedale | Private campground | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Halfmoon Lake Campground | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Half Moon Lake Campground | National forest campground | 3.9 mi | — | Electric |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.