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Recreation Region: Yuba River Ranger District

Sand Pond Picnic Site

Off Gold Lake Highway near Lower Sardine Lake.  Restrooms, picnic area and interpretive trail.  Swimming allowed at Sand Pond.  Gentle, sandy unpaved slope into the pond.

Sand Pond Interpretive Trail closed until further notice: Forest Order

General Information

Location: Off Gold Lake Highway near Lower Sardine Lake

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

NO DOGS PLEASE!

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.617713

Longitude: -120.620923

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

Interpretive Areas/ExhibitsInterpretive Areas/Exhibits

Last updated March 24, 2025