Sand Lake Recreation Area
Its 44 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $40 per night, and it is open from 05-09 to 09-02. Sand Lake Recreation Area is a National Forest campground near Wellston, Michigan.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Sand Lake Recreation Area sits inside Huron-Manistee National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $40 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 44
- Tent sites
- 2
- RV sites
- 1
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 11
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
44 sites; the longest takes a 40 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 01 |
| 02 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 02 |
| 03 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 03 |
| 04 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 04 |
| 05 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 05 |
| 06 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 06 |
| 07 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 07 |
| 08 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 08 |
| 09 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 09 |
| 10 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 10 |
| 11 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 11 |
| 12 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 12 |
| 13 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 13 |
| 14 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 14 |
| 15 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 15 |
| 16 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 16 |
| 17 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 17 |
| 18 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Rv nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 18 |
| 19 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Tent only nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 19 |
| 20 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 20 |
| 21 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 24 |
| 25 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 27 |
| 28 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 28 |
| 29 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 29 |
| 30 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 30 |
| 31 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 31 |
| 32/33 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 32/33 |
| 34 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 34 |
| 35 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 35 |
| 36 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 36 |
| 37 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 37 |
| 38 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 38 |
| 39 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 39 |
| 40 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 40 |
| 41/42 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 41/42 |
| 43 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 43 |
| 44 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 44 |
| 45 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book site 45 |
| GR 1 | SAND LAKE CAMPGROUND | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book site GR 1 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 847 ft
44.1672, -85.9367 in Manistee. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Sand Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-09 to 09-02 , at 847 ft.
Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Sites at Sand Lake Recreation Area are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233715).
How much does it cost to camp at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Camping at Sand Lake Recreation Area costs Single Site: $40 per night.
How many campsites does Sand Lake Recreation Area have?
Sand Lake Recreation Area has 44 campsites, including 2 tent sites, 1 RV site, and 1 group site. 11 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, 11 sites are designated accessible at Sand Lake Recreation Area.
Are there pull-through sites at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Sand Lake Recreation Area; 43 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, Sand Lake Recreation Area has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sand Lake Recreation Area.
When is Sand Lake Recreation Area open?
Sand Lake Recreation Area is open from 05-09 to 09-02.
Who manages Sand Lake Recreation Area?
Sand Lake Recreation Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sand Lake Recreation Area
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Day Use:
- Sites
- 31
- Season
- 04-25 to 10-12
- Fee
- Single Site: $35 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Wellston and campgrounds in Manistee.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, showers, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01