Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Bridger-Teton National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Pinedale, WY, WY
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sandy Beach Picnic Area is located on the southeast shores of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 3 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming. Water sports and fishing are popular activities.This day-use area contains one group site that can accommodate up to 75 guests. Picnic tables, grills and a fire ring with benches are provided, as are vault toilets.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Sandy Beach Picnic Area sits on the pristine southeast shores of Fremont Lake at 7,400 feet elevation with crystal-clear water ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and fishing for rainbow, brown, and lake trout. Google reviewers consistently praise the stunning mountain views and refreshing water quality.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, and Pronghorn present in the area; also Barrow's Goldeneye, Mallards, and other waterfowl around the lake.
Insider tips for Sandy Beach Picnic Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Water is very cold but exceptionally clear; bring a wetsuit if sensitive to cold Boat dock available for launching; paddleboarding and kayaking are popular activities
Skip Sandy Beach Picnic Area if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Sandy Beach Picnic Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Fremont Lake (PINEDALE, WY), Half Moon Lake Campground (Pinedale, WY), New Fork Lake Group Campground (PINEDALE, WY), Narrows Campground (PINEDALE, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sandy Beach Picnic Area
Cell signal at Sandy Beach Picnic Area (Pinedale, WY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Sandy Beach Picnic Area is located on the southeast shores of pristine Fremont Lake at an elevation of 7,400 feet, just 3 miles northeast of Pinedale, Wyoming. Water sports and fishing are popular activities.This day-use area contains one group site that can accommodate up to 75 guests. Picnic tables, grills and a fire ring with benches are provided, as are vault toilets.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Water is very cold but exceptionally clear; bring a wetsuit if sensitive to cold
Boat dock available for launching; paddleboarding and kayaking are popular activities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. 191 in Pinedale, Wyoming, travel north onto Skyline Drive. After 2.5 miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 749. Follow the road to the left at the "Y" intersection, and continue for a half-mile to the entrance of Sandy Beach.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bridger-Teton National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Bridger-Teton National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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