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Sand Lake Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan

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As of October 2026, Sand Lake Campground is a campground in Huron-Manistee National Forest, Michigan with 27 campsites. Sand Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Sand Lake Campground is located at 44.1681° N, 85.9294° W.

people allowed on 24 of 27 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 25

Sand Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Sand Lake Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Sand Lake Campground

246121314171819232426303134353637383940434445GR 1

Standard 23
Tent 3
RV 1
Accessible 11

What an RV fits

34 ft13 sites
40 ft11 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, photography.

All sites at Sand Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
02	Standard	8	40 ft	-
04	Standard	8	40 ft	-
06	Standard	8	40 ft	-
12	Tent	8	-	-
13	Standard	8	40 ft	-
14	Standard	8	40 ft	-
17	Standard	8	40 ft	-
18	RV	8	40 ft	-
19	Tent	8	-	-
23	Standard	8	40 ft	-
24	Standard	8	40 ft	-
26	Standard	8	40 ft	-
30	Standard	8	40 ft	-
31	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
32/33	Standard	16	34 ft	-
34	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
35	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
36	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
37	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
38	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
39	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
40	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
41/42	Standard	16	34 ft	-
43	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
44	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
45	Standard	8	34 ft	Accessible
GR 1	Tent	25	-	-

About Sand Lake Campground

Overview

Sand Lake Campground is situated on the scenic shores of Sand Lake and provides a selection of sites shaded by a mixed hardwood forest. Just beyond the trees is a well-loved, sandy swimming beach. The campground is located 15 minutes from the Pine National Scenic River and several other lakes.

The popular campground sits within the Huron-Manistee National Forests, far enough from town to let its natural splendor shine, but close enough for convenient access to gas and groceries.

Recreation

Power boating, sailing, canoeing, hiking and swimming are some of the most common activities on the lake. Anglers delight in the waters well-stocked with bluegill, perch and smallmouth bass. A picnic area and boat ramp are available for use.

Facilities

The campground provides conveniences like coin showers, flush toilets and drinking water faucets. Visitors often rave about the nice, private bathrooms with vanities.

Natural Features

Sand Lake boasts about 50 acres of mostly shallow waters. The campground is nicely wooded; some sites are heavy shaded while others are much more open. Summertime temperatures are generally around 80 degrees.

The Huron-Manistee National Forests encompass nearly a million acres of public protected land, including nearly 6,000 acres of wetlands that extend over the northern portion of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Rules and notices at Sand Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Sand Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This is the Sand Lake near Irons, MI, on the Huron Manistee NF. It is not the Sand Lake near Nottowa.

Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.

Limit two vehicle per site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles and have to be parked in the overflow area.

Site capacities are: 2 vehicles, 2 camping units, only one can be wheeled (e.g., two tents or a camper and a tent) All tires need to fit on the spurs!

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.

Click here for more information on Huron-Manistee National Forests

Check in time is 2:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am

It is imperative that you are clear from the site at 11:00am on your check out day so the host can come prepare the site for the next event. Please don't be the group that makes the incoming group have to wait.

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.Huron.Manistee@AmericanLL.com

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Sand Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sand Lake Campground?

Sand Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sand Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sand Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sand Lake Campground have?

Sand Lake Campground has 27 campsites.