Wild Swim Atlas

    Sand Pond

    Sand Pond Swim Area, Sierra City, CaliforniaLakeSwimming allowed

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    Sand Pond is a shallow natural pond with a sandy beach, swim area, picnic area, parking and nearby trail.

    Water
    Lake
    Facilities
    Picnic area, parking, dressing room, restrooms
    Managed by
    Tahoe National Forest

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    From Sierra City, take Highway 49 about five miles east, turn onto Gold Lake Highway at Bassets Station, then follow signs for the Sand Pond Swim Area parking lot.

    39.6173, -120.6213

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Follow local regulations.
    • Practise Leave No Trace.

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