SANDY BEACH PICNIC AREA
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 307-367-4326
- Coordinates
- 42.8994, -109.8189
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview 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. Recreation The lake offers countless recreational activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow, brown and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Visitors also enjoy boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming. Facilities 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. A private, sandy swimming beach is on-site. A boat ramp and dock are available just outside the site. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Natural Features Fremont Lake sits at the foot of the rugged Wind River Range, known for its craggy granite peaks and sparkling glacial lakes. Sandy Beach offers sweeping views of Fremont Lake, Wyoming's second largest natural lake. Thin stands of aspens line the site, providing limited shade. Nearby Attractions The Museum of the Mountain Man in Pinedale features a large collection of Rocky Mountain fur trade era artifacts. Exhibits include American Indian and Mountain Man displays, as well as the history of the settlement of Sublette County, Wyoming.
From the USFS.Official page
Is SANDY BEACH PICNIC AREA free?
No. SANDY BEACH PICNIC AREA charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to SANDY BEACH PICNIC AREA?
From the Town of Pinedale, Wyoming, head East on Highway 191 (East Pine Street) and make a left turn onto Fremont Lake Road, continue on the road for approximately 3 miles, turn left to stay on Fremont Lake Road, then take the following left onto Lower Fremont Lake South Road and Sandy Beach Picnic Area is the next right off of Lower Fremont Lake Loop Road. Approximate travel details from the Town of Pinedale: 4 miles, 7 minutes.
Nearby
- Fremont Lake Campground3.0 mi
- FREMONT LAKE3.5 mi
- HALF MOON LAKE CAMPGROUND3.9 mi
- North Boulder Lake Campsite 17.1 mi
- North Boulder Lake Campsite 27.1 mi
- North Boulder Lake Campsite 37.1 mi
- North Boulder Lake Campground7.2 mi
- North Boulder Lake Campsite 47.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
