USDA Forest Service · Michigan

Sand Lake Campground

USDA Forest Service · Michigan, United States

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Sites
44
Hookups
44 no hookups
Season
May 9 to September 8
Max RV length
40 ft
Group sites
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
902 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
SAND LK CAMP LOOP (NFSR 5728-D) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
Lake
Huron-Manistee National Forests
Nearest town
Norman Township
Address
MI
Phone
231-723-0141
Activities
Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Sailing, Swimming Site

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About

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.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January28°14°-10°48°11 of 11
February28°14°-2°53°11 of 11
March41°26°10°70°11 of 11
April52°35°13°80°7 of 11
May68°46°30°81°2 of 11
June75°55°44°90°0 of 11
July80°63°53°93°0 of 11
August79°63°54°88°0 of 11
September74°57°45°86°0 of 11
October56°44°33°73°0 of 10
November41°32°16°63°8 of 10
December32°24°3°59°10 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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