This campground is the perfect spot for a day of fishing and or boating. Big Sage is a large, shallow reservoir surrounded by juniper woodland and sagebrush. Established to provide irrigation water, it also offers abundant recreational opportunities. A new boat ramp was constructed in 1997. A campground lies on the shore near the boat ramp. The reservoir itself occupies several thousand acres. Birds find safe refuge for nesting on a number of islands scattered across the reservoir.
The Basics
Operator:
National Forest Service
Elevation:
5100 feet
Season:
May to October
Address:
800 West 12th Street
Alturas, CA
Phone :
530-233-5811
TTY:
530-233-8708
Some More Things to Know
Services: The nearest food, gasoline, and restaurant are located in the town of Alturas, California. The nearest 24 hour services and hospital are located in Alturas, CA.
Directions
Big Sage Reservoir is accessed by traveling west 3 miles from Alturas on Highway 299, turn north on Crowder Flat Road No.73 for 6 miles, turn right on Co. Rd.No.180, go 3 miles to Big Sage Dam and campground.
