Sand Lake Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests, MI · ≈43.8 mi to Traverse City
Sites
44
Max rig
40 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
43.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Boating and water sports enthusiasts
  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Fishing and swimming
  • Pet-friendly camping
  • Hikers and outdoor explorers

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing electrical hookups
  • Those seeking amenities close by
  • Campers wanting pull-through sites

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
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T-Mobile

What's here

40 Standards (no Hookups)
2 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)
1 Group Tent Only Area (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 25 people
1 Rv (no Hookups)
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowedShade
Activities
BoatingCampingCanoeingFishingHikingSailingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Traverse City, ~43.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USDA BWC

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Developed campground