Big Sandy Reservoir Recreation Area
Bureau of Reclamation
Write a Review Haystack Butte Farson, WY 82932 Official WebsiteGPS: 42.2455, -109.4335
Overview of Big Sandy Reservoir Recreation Area
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by kevin on 8/11/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Russell Nesbitt on 6/3/2022
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 6,758 ft / 2,059 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Big Sandy Reservoir Recreation Area 24 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 5/27/2024
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Last reported 6/19/2023
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Last reported 6/19/2022
“Nice Place, But…”
Reviewed 8/11/2024
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Decent enough place, as long as you like mice.
I had traps from the last place we stayed and set them out everywhere we stop.. caught 4 the first night and 7 the second. We’re leaving this mouse infested lake.
No wonder it’s free….
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“Beautiful! ”
Reviewed 5/27/2024
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Stayed one night in our larger RV. Gravel / hard packed road coming in— I imagine this could be an issue if it was raining. Maybe 3-4 other people here, all spaced out. Beautiful views. Cool, nice breeze. I will say, the bugs are pretty overwhelming. I tried to run and couldn’t (4x marathoner / triathlete) because they were everywh... more
Stayed one night in our larger RV. Gravel / hard packed road coming in— I imagine this could be an issue if it was raining. Maybe 3-4 other people here, all spaced out. Beautiful views. Cool, nice breeze.
I will say, the bugs are pretty overwhelming. I tried to run and couldn’t (4x marathoner / triathlete) because they were everywhere. But, it’s a lake so kind of expected!
Someone else wrote- if someone chooses Walmart over this spot they need their head examined. 1000% agree. Incredible. Beautiful. Peaceful.
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camper-936311 would stay here again
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“Good Overnight Stay Class C ”
Reviewed 6/19/2023
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We needed a place to stay for the night heading to Yellowstone! The road looked muddy but was pretty solid, If a lot of rain came in it might be little muddy! Readying reviews went to the west side turned left when we got to the sign that said big sandy reservoir. The water was really high when we stayed no beach spots. Road was a litt... more
We needed a place to stay for the night heading to Yellowstone! The road looked muddy but was pretty solid, If a lot of rain came in it might be little muddy! Readying reviews went to the west side turned left when we got to the sign that said big sandy reservoir. The water was really high when we stayed no beach spots. Road was a little washboard like but nothing terrible if you take it easy! We hand a class c 32ft with car pulled behind stayed at a sight right on the end of the circle drive by the water. There are a few spots there, there is a wood fence around the center of the circle drive area which would be fine to squeeze in if you have a smaller camper or tenting. Some camping sites were under water. Over all was a good place to stay for the night was quite and clean! There were a few bugs but nothing terrible!
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camper-778349 would stay here again
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“The main campground is closed, take a left and there is a second camping area”
Reviewed 9/22/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 12' (Travel Trailer) |
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The GPS coordinates will send you to the east campgrounds across the dam. This campground is closed (9/22/2022) it looks like they are doing work on the dam so it might be closed for some time. The west campground is open. If you take a left at the road closed sign there are two other campgrounds. A larger site on the right and a small... more
The GPS coordinates will send you to the east campgrounds across the dam. This campground is closed (9/22/2022) it looks like they are doing work on the dam so it might be closed for some time. The west campground is open. If you take a left at the road closed sign there are two other campgrounds. A larger site on the right and a smaller loop at the boat ramp at the end of the road.
I did some SUP on the lake, The shore is muddy and the water is cloudy but it is doable. I think the water was really low since the boat ramp did not make so it might be higher when construction is complete. I also did some mountain biking on the gravel roads around both campsites.
Horses will also stop by to graze near the campsite. There is an open water spigot on the west side of the larger campground. Probably non-potable. Sunrises and sunsets are amazing. You can watch the colors spread across the edge of the Tetons across the desert to the north. With some powerful binoculars you can also see antelope on the plain.
Verizon coverage is spotty. Between 1 bar to emergency cell service only. With a booster I had no issues.
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EnOne would stay here again
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“Beautiful And Buggy”
Reviewed 8/20/2022
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Road in is bumpy— just take it very slow. Lots of bugs and surprisingly crowded during our stay.
LulaGoesWest would stay here again
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“Great stopover on the way to Jackson”
Reviewed 7/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Update on the road condition: it seems to have been graded since the previous reviews. Rather smooth actually. We stayed here on our way from Breckenridge to Jackson and it was a great stop. Camped right by the water. Spot was on the left a little ways after the bridge. Beautiful sunset and great dirt road to walk or run on. They a... more
Update on the road condition: it seems to have been graded since the previous reviews. Rather smooth actually.
We stayed here on our way from Breckenridge to Jackson and it was a great stop. Camped right by the water. Spot was on the left a little ways after the bridge. Beautiful sunset and great dirt road to walk or run on. They are doing some construction back there now but it wasn’t in the way or an issue.
Went for a run this morning and came across a wild horse drinking at the water’s edge. We will return!
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The Roaming Red Pup would stay here again
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“Isolation, beautiful, a bit buggy.”
Reviewed 6/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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I had the entire west campground to myself for several days. A herd of wild horses came near one day. Lots of birds. Wind was bad some days, bugs were bad when the winds slowed. The road is wash boarded but not the worst I've seen. I would not worry about bringing any size rig. No water, but toilets available. The campground ... more
I had the entire west campground to myself for several days. A herd of wild horses came near one day. Lots of birds. Wind was bad some days, bugs were bad when the winds slowed. The road is wash boarded but not the worst I've seen. I would not worry about bringing any size rig. No water, but toilets available. The campground is not managed but there are trash cans being emptied. I personally loved this place and would come back if in the area.
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Steve196982 would stay here again
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“West "Big Sandy Reservoir" camp ground.”
Reviewed 6/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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The road in was not the best for our 37' fifth wheel. But it was well worth the effort. It is Early June of 2022. We were going to go to the "East Sandy Reservoir" campground, however there was construction there and that side was closed down. The bridge over the dam was very tight for our fifth wheel. I would NOT recommend going ... more
The road in was not the best for our 37' fifth wheel. But it was well worth the effort. It is Early June of 2022. We were going to go to the "East Sandy Reservoir" campground, however there was construction there and that side was closed down. The bridge over the dam was very tight for our fifth wheel. I would NOT recommend going on this side with a big rig. We had to be very careful and go very slow.
We ended up going to the east side. The road was a little over a mile more, and very much wash boarded. However, when we got there we were treated to spectacular views and solitude. Great view of the snow capped mountains and the lake. Lots of birds, wild horses, pronghorn, and cows.
There are not a lot of spaces available, but when we got here on a Thursday afternoon, no one else was here. We did end of with one neighbor, a great young couple from Germany RV'ing the US with a 1 year old baby.
There was two pit toilets and lot of fire pits and picknick tables.
Russell Nesbitt would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“West "Big Sandy Reservoir" camp ground.”
Reviewed 6/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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The road in was not the best for our 37' fifth wheel. But it was well worth the effort. It is Early June of 2022. We were going to go to the "East Sandy Reservoir" campground, however there was construction there and that side was closed down. The bridge over the dam was very tight for our fifth wheel. I would NOT recommend going ... more
The road in was not the best for our 37' fifth wheel. But it was well worth the effort. It is Early June of 2022. We were going to go to the "East Sandy Reservoir" campground, however there was construction there and that side was closed down. The bridge over the dam was very tight for our fifth wheel. I would NOT recommend going on this side with a big rig. We had to be very careful and go very slow.
We ended up going to the east side. The road was a little over a mile more, and very much wash boarded. However, when we got there we were treated to spectacular views and solitude. Great view of the snow capped mountains and the lake. Lots of birds, wild horses, pronghorn, and cows.
There are not a lot of spaces available, but when we got here on a Thursday afternoon, no one else was here. We did end of with one neighbor, a great young couple from Germany RV'ing the US with a 1 year old baby.
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Russell Nesbitt would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Beautiful sunrise & sunset”
Reviewed 8/27/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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(Stayed here 8/12/21): A great find along the highway. Easy access - road is a bit bumpy but any vehicle can pass. We stayed at a corner spot, across the bridge, near bathrooms. The area had tables, fire pits, trash cans and bathrooms. There is a lot of room for any size RV. Beware that the area is open and expansive, without much priv... more
(Stayed here 8/12/21): A great find along the highway. Easy access - road is a bit bumpy but any vehicle can pass. We stayed at a corner spot, across the bridge, near bathrooms. The area had tables, fire pits, trash cans and bathrooms. There is a lot of room for any size RV. Beware that the area is open and expansive, without much privacy from neighbors. That said, you can park far enough from your neighbor that this isn’t so much of an issue. Quiet and clean. Only downer is the mosquitos; they’re out in masses.
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Hypsy-Gypsy would stay here again
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