Mississippi River Headwaters - Sandy Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Minnesota.

The Headwaters Lakes Project is located in Minnesota?s lake country. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. The dams were originally constructed of native materials (earthen embankments filled with puddled clay, and timber control structures) in the early 1880s, except Gull Lake, which was constructed in 1912, using concrete. Sandy Lake Dam had the northernmost navigational lock on the Mississippi River and was the site of an early trading post.

Camping and Day Use

Sandy Lake

Nearby Activities

Boating
Camping
Environmental Education
Fishing
Hiking
Picnicking
Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
Visitor Center
Water Sports

Additional Information

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