Sandy Lake

Overview

The Sandy Lake Dam and Recreation Area is situated at the outlet of Big Sandy Lake in northern Minnesota, 13 miles north of McGregor, MN. The dam is a part of the Mississippi Headwaters Project, one of the first reservoir systems in the country, and the Sandy Lake Dam structure dates back to 1895.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

57 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

651-290-5850

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sandy Lake, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• CampHike · 1.4 mi long · 5.4 mi from campShow on map
• Savanna Portage TrailHike · 4.4 mi long · 7.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Mt. ItascaSkiing and snowshoeing · 34.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.