Sandford is one of two electrified camping areas within Chelmsford Nature Reserve, which surrounds Ntshingwayo Dam on the iNgagane River in northern KwaZulu-Natal, roughly 23 km from Newcastle.

Managed by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the campsite offers 24 sites, each accommodating a maximum of six people. Most sites have electrical plug points, and the communal ablution block provides hot and cold water.

The reserve's grasslands and acacia veld support wildlife including wildebeest, hartebeest, springbok, and blesbok, while the dam is a well-regarded fishing destination known for carp, barbel, and scaly.

Visitors can also enjoy boating, sailing, water-skiing, canoeing, cycling, hiking, and birdwatching.