Lower Sandy

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single site: $27 per night; extra vehicle $12 per night (cash, exact change), and it is open from mid-May to mid-September. Lower Sandy is a National Forest campground near Concrete, Washington.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Concrete, Washington

Lower Sandy Campground sites along the shore of Baker Lake

A tent pad and picnic table at Lower Sandy Campground

A campsite with picnic table and fire ring at Lower Sandy Campground

A gravel campsite parking pad at Lower Sandy Campground

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Lower Sandy Campground sites along the shore of Baker Lake. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

Lower Sandy sits inside Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Baker Lake: A small first-come campground on the shore of Baker Lake, reached by a two-mile access road open seasonally from mid-April through November. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single site: $27 per night; extra vehicle $12 per night (cash, exact change)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 12

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Pets: Allowed
Campground host: None

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 800 ft

48.6908, -121.6860 in Whatcom. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lower Sandy is open from mid-May to mid-September , at 800 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lower Sandy?

No. Lower Sandy is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lower Sandy?

Camping at Lower Sandy costs Single site: $27 per night; extra vehicle $12 per night (cash, exact change).

How many campsites does Lower Sandy have?

Lower Sandy has 12 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Lower Sandy?

No. Lower Sandy has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Lower Sandy?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Sandy.

When is Lower Sandy open?

Lower Sandy is open from mid-May to mid-September.

How long can you stay at Lower Sandy?

The stay limit at Lower Sandy is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Lower Sandy?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Lower Sandy. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Who manages Lower Sandy?

Lower Sandy is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lower Sandy

fishypedia.com · 9.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Vogler Lake, whose mapped center point is 9.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Vogler Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Reservable Bayview Concrete · National Forest

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Reservable Boulder Creek Concrete · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Concrete and campgrounds in Whatcom.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, stayLimit, petsAllowed, fireRings, hostOnSite, fee, season, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30
fs.usda.gov (photos), accessed 2026-09-30

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 4: USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single site: $27 per night; extra vehicle $12 per night (cash, exact change)

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