Sanford Lake
Sanford Lake is a national forest camping area in California.
- Type
- National forest camping area
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.38786, -120.60416
- Map
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About Sanford Lake
SANFORD LAKE (Camping Area)
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 9.0 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 35 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 419 designated routes (378 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grouse Ridge | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Grouse Ridge Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Island Lake Camping Area #2 | Free campsite | 1.1 mi | Free | — |
| Island Lake Camping Area #1 | Free campsite | 1.2 mi | Free | — |
| Island Lake Camping Area #3 | Free campsite | 1.3 mi | Free | — |
| Carr Lake Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.