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Upper Sage Flat Campground

Inyo National Forest, California

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As of October 2026, Upper Sage Flat Campground is a campground in Inyo National Forest, California with 20 campsites. Upper Sage Flat Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Upper Sage Flat Campground is located at 37.1258° N, 118.4339° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Upper Sage Flat Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (2 sites)Oct 4 (14 sites)Oct 5 (14 sites)

2 sites open on Oct 3 at Upper Sage Flat Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 23:30 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Upper Sage Flat Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Upper Sage Flat Campground

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Standard 20

What an RV fits

15 ft1 site
20 ft3 sites
25 ft4 sites
30 ft9 sites
35 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography.

All sites at Upper Sage Flat Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the UPPE loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
002	Standard	6	30 ft
003	Standard	6	-
004	Standard	6	35 ft
005	Standard	6	30 ft
006	Standard	6	25 ft
007	Standard	6	20 ft
008	Standard	6	30 ft
009	Standard	6	25 ft
010	Standard	6	30 ft
011	Standard	6	-
012	Standard	6	30 ft
013	Standard	6	15 ft
014	Standard	6	20 ft
015	Standard	6	30 ft
016	Standard	6	30 ft
017	Standard	6	25 ft
018	Standard	6	20 ft
019	Standard	6	30 ft
020	Standard	6	30 ft
021	Standard	6	25 ft

About Upper Sage Flat Campground

Overview

Take the family to Upper Sage for a pleasant camping trip along the banks of Big Pine Creek. Here, visitors can experience the beauty of the creek that runs along the base of a narrow canyon. Visitors can swim or fish, in the creek that is stocked annually with trout, or head to a nearby lake for power boating.

Recreation

Rainbow, brown, brook and alpers trout swim in the stream, enticing anglers. Hikers are fans of the Big Pine Creek Trail, a 1.5-mile footpath that provides access to the John Muir Wilderness trails.

Facilities

Parking aprons are paved and most are 40 feet long. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and campfire rings.

Natural Features

The campground is sprawled out along Big Pine Creek beneath shady Jeffrey pines and cottonwoods, just 9 miles west of the town of Big Pine.

Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest atop the White Mountains.

Bristlecone pines rank as the oldest trees in the world and have achieved immense scientific and cultural importance.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 872-4552.

Nearby Attractions

Head to the neighboring John Muir Wilderness for incredible views of Palisades Glacier, the southern-most glacier in the country. Nearby Tinemaha Reservoir provides additional fishing opportunities.

Rules and notices at Upper Sage Flat Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Upper Sage Flat Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

Outside peak season, campsites are open for walk-ins

Two pets per site and leashed at all times.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. One vehicle per single site is included with your reservation. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for an Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at the site.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Upper Sage Flat Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Upper Sage Flat Campground?

Upper Sage Flat Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 20 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Upper Sage Flat Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Upper Sage Flat Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Upper Sage Flat Campground have?

Upper Sage Flat Campground has 20 campsites.