About Sand Lake Recreation Area
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157669200299230)Sand Lake Recreation Area is the only public access on this lake. The ownership around the lake is primarily private. The beach is sandy and clean, but further out the lake bottom becomes mucky. The lake is mostly shallow, with a few deeper areas. The campsites are open within the wooded area. [**Flickr Photo Album** ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs-hmnf/albums/72157669200299230)
- Fees: **Camping (per night):** - Single Site: $40.00 - Double Site: $80.00 - Group Site: $105.00 **Day Use (per person) ** - Per Day: $7.00 -…
- Season: May 14 – September 5
- Managed by: USFS - Huron-Manistee National Forests
- Where: 4 mi south of Wellston, MI · 44.16701, -85.93615
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Amenities:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9976 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.4 mi |
| FR 8656 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 5.2 mi
Propane: 4.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Irons RV Park & Campground 2.7 mi
- Pine Lake Campground 4.1 mi
- Heart of the Forest RV Park 4.4 mi
- Loomis Landing Campground and Marina 4.8 mi
- Bear Track Campground 4.9 mi
- Twin Oaks Campground & Cabins 5.3 mi