Sand Lake Campground

Huron-Manistee National Forests

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.

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

Need to Know

• 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 one vehicle per site; a fee will be charged for additional vehicles
• 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

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.

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.

Contact Information

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MI

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 231-723-0141

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Wellston, MI, take Seaman Road 3.9 miles south through Dublin. Just beyond the grocery store, turn right and stay on Seaman Road. Go 0.5 miles to Sand Lake Road (Forest Road 5728) and the campground sign. Turn right onto Sand Lake Road and go 0.6 miles to the campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 15, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Rv Nonelectric
• Site 28, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 35, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41/42, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32/33, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 07, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 01, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 09, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 02, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 08, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site GR 1, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site 14, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 05, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 44, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 03, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 04, Loop SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND , Type Standard Nonelectric

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