Big Sandy Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California   I am from merced,ca. Big sandy, little sandy are the best campgrounds in california! Says Adam Alexander Big Sandy Campground is a great camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Central Sierra Nevada. If time allows, Yosemite National Park is a national park worth taking a look at; a tour to Sierra National Forest is a perfect idea. Big Sandy Campground is a top selection with the folks from Fish Camp. From a precipitation point of view Big Sandy Campground is a quite normal location; January is the month that gets the most rain, and     the driest month is July. Some activities here at Big Sandy Campground are swimming, hiking, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so you won’t run out of things to do. What a place this is for outdoors people. Take a hike on the Buena Vista Trail, and Big Sandy Campground is a location with many visitors from Fish Camp. There's so much stuff to do near Big Sandy Campground, and if you're seeking a splendid location to go for a camping trip, this is a good selection. Big Sandy Campground beyond doubt is in the middle of a beautiful outdoors paradise. Going to Millerton Lake State Park close to Big Sandy Campground is a great thing to do, and places like Grouse Meadow are wonderful to stop at. California is a splendid outdoors state. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the Central Sierra Nevada has   to offer. Getting to White Chief Branch from Big Sandy Campground is simple; a day on the slopes of Badger Pass is just what you need. Loads of fun is at this campground. The Chilnualna Fall Trail offers hiking at its best, and Nelder Grove - Giant Sequoias is a perfect local forest. Such a nice choice of attractions and such a nice variety of outdoors recreation will beyond doubt have you coming back again and again. Having a wonderful time in the Central Sierra Nevada is simple. Camping out really is a pleasant thing to do, and Big Sandy Campground in California is such a splendid location. Loads of folks select Big Sandy Campground to be next to Yosemite National Park. If you come at the right time of year, Big Creek offers some delightful whitewater, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Mono Meadow Trail. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Central Sierra Nevada rocks! Hiking along the Panorama Trail is magnificent fun, and a brilliant vista of pretty Speckerman Mountain is available. Throughout the days of summer, highs regularly are in the 80's at Big Sandy Campground, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Big Sandy Campground during the winter ordinarily plunge into the 20's. This campground has so much. This is a fine area for folks who like lakes. Star Lakes is a lake in close proximity, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Willow Creek. Have a glorious hiking adventure along the Pohono Trail, and get soaked paddling on Merced River - South Fork. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 37.46667 Longitude: -119.58111 Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp 4 miles away Experience the breathtaking splendor of Yosemite National Park from the award-winning Tenaya Lodge. Awarded with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award every year since opening, Tenaya Lodge proudly f...    Oakhurst Days Inn, Oakhurst 7 miles away Welcome to Days Inn Oakhurst/ Yosemite! We are a 5 Sunburst hotel and the Proud winners of the Chairman' s Award. Days Inn Oakhurst is a 100% smoke fee property. Located just 14 miles from the sout... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Big Sandy Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Current weather conditions at Big Sandy Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 6 miles away Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Oakhurst 7 miles away Our hotel is in the closest town to the wonders of Yosemite National Park, just a 15-minute drive away. We are a clean, comfortable gateway to one of the world's unique scenic teasures. Oakhurst is th... Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn, Oakhurst 9 miles away The Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn is conveniently located near the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. The property has a park-like setting nestled among live oak trees high on a hill in a t... More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Sandy Campground, Central Sierra Nevada, California   Central Sierra Nevada Campgrounds Complete list of all the campgrounds in the Central Sierra Nevada. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sandy Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Big Sandy Campground: Little Sandy Campground, Madera County , 1 miles away Nelder Grove Campground, Madera County , 2 miles away Fresno Dome Campground, Madera County , 2 miles away Calvin Crest Conferences, Oakhurst , 4 miles away Summerdale Campground, Mariposa County , 4 miles away Greys Mountain Campground, Madera County , 4 miles away Lone Sequoia Campground, Mariposa County , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Big Sandy Campground: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp , 4 miles away Oakhurst Days Inn, Oakhurst , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Oakhurst, Oakhurst , 7 miles away Best Western Yosemite Gateway Inn, Oakhurst , 9 miles away Oakhurst Lodge, Oakhurst , 9 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 11 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park , 11 miles away   Trails Near Big Sandy Campground: Chilnualna Fall Trail, Mariposa County County , 6 miles away,  7 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County County , 12 miles away,  5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference Buena Vista Trail, Madera County County , 13 miles away,  22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference Panorama Trail, Mariposa County County , 14 miles away, 7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference Pohono Trail, Mariposa County County , 14 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3527 feet elevation difference Mist Trail, Mariposa County County , 15 miles away,  2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference Four Mile Trail, Mariposa County County , 15 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 3869 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Big Sandy Campground: Badger Pass, California , 12 miles away, 800 vertical feet Sierra Summit, California , 32 miles away, 1600 vertical feet June Mountain, California , 38 miles away, 2590 vertical feet Mammoth Mountain, California , 41 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California , 47 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Bear Valley, California , 65 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California , 75 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sierra at Tahoe, California , 81 miles away, 2212 vertical feet Heavenly, California , 84 miles away, 3500 vertical feet Homewood, California , 97 miles away, 1650 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Big Sandy Campground: Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) Willow Creek, Madera County , 6 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground) Big Creek, Mariposa County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River) Willow Creek, Madera County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Chilkoot Campground to Bass Lake) Fresno River, Madera County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 3 miles long (Goldside Drive off road 600 to Road 600)   National Parks Near Big Sandy Campground: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 8 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Big Sandy Campground