CampgroundsDB

Sandy Lake

Its 60 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Sandy Lake is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Aitkin, Minnesota.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Aitkin, Minnesota

Sandy Lake Campground DocksUpstream of the Sandy Lake DamSandy Lake as seen upstream of the damBeach Playground SetSandy Lake Main Boat Ramp
Sandy Lake Campground DocksUpstream of the Sandy Lake DamSandy Lake as seen upstream of the damBeach Playground SetSandy Lake Main Boat RampSandy Lake Beach Area1 / 6

Sandy Lake Campground Docks. Photo: USACE St. Paul District, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
92 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
60
Group sites
2
Walk-in sites
8
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
92 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Fire rings.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

60 sites in 2 loops; 8 pull-through; 56 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 92 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.

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22 NPOI Standard electric 49 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 22
23 NPOI Standard electric 47 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 23
24 NPOI Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 24
25 NPOI Standard electric 37 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 25
26 NPOI Standard electric 56 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 26
27 NPOI Standard electric 48 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 27
28 NPOI Standard electric 53 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 28
29 NPOI Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 29
30 NPOI Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 30
31 NPOI Standard electric 42 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 31
32 NPOI Standard electric 75 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 32
33 NPOI Standard electric 66 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 33
34 NPOI Standard electric 80 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 34
35 NPOI Standard electric 39 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 35
36 NPOI Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 36
37 NPOI Standard electric 76 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 37
38 NPOI Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 38
39 NPOI Standard electric 68 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 39
40 NPOI Standard electric 30 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 40
41 NPOI Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop NPOI, site 41
42 NPOI Standard electric 73 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 42
43 NPOI Standard electric 61 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 43
44 NPOI Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 44
45 NPOI Standard electric 72 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 45
46 NPOI Standard electric 54 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 46
47 NPOI Standard electric 65 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 47
48 NPOI Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site 48
49 NPOI Standard electric 69 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop NPOI, site 49
Camper Cabin NPOI Cabin electric Not on record Not on record 30 amp Yes Yes Book loop NPOI, site Camper Cabin
N-GROU NPOI Group standard electric 92 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop NPOI, site N-GROU
Tent 5 NPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop NPOI, site Tent 5
Tent 6 NPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop NPOI, site Tent 6
Tent 7 NPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop NPOI, site Tent 7
Tent 8 NPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop NPOI, site Tent 8
01 SPOI Standard electric 52 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 01
02 SPOI Standard electric 44 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 02
03 SPOI Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 03
04 SPOI Standard electric 31 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 04
05 SPOI Standard electric 35 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 05
06 SPOI Standard electric 32 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 06
07 SPOI Standard electric 27 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site 07
08 SPOI Standard electric 24 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 08
09 SPOI Standard electric 19 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 09
10 SPOI Standard electric 25 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 10
11 SPOI Standard electric 27 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 11
12 SPOI Standard electric 33 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site 12
13 SPOI Standard electric 35 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site 13
14 SPOI Standard electric 41 ft Back-in 50 amp Yes Yes Book loop SPOI, site 14
15 SPOI Standard electric 56 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop SPOI, site 15
16 SPOI Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop SPOI, site 16
17 SPOI Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop SPOI, site 17
18 SPOI Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Not on record Book loop SPOI, site 18
19 SPOI Standard electric 58 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site 19
20 SPOI Standard electric 47 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site 20
21 SPOI Standard electric 40 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site 21
S-GROU SPOI Group standard electric 78 ft Back-in 50 amp No Full Book loop SPOI, site S-GROU
Tent 1 SPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record 15 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site Tent 1
Tent 2 SPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record 15 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site Tent 2
Tent 3 SPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record 15 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site Tent 3
Tent 4 SPOI Walk to Not on record Not on record 15 amp No Yes Book loop SPOI, site Tent 4

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,216 ft

46.7883, -93.3283 in Aitkin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sandy Lake?

Sites at Sandy Lake are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233620).

How many campsites does Sandy Lake have?

Sandy Lake has 60 campsites, including 2 group sites and 8 walk-in sites. 2 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Sandy Lake?

Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Sandy Lake.

Does Sandy Lake have RV hookups?

Some sites at Sandy Lake have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 92 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Sandy Lake?

Recreation.gov lists 8 pull-through sites at Sandy Lake.

Who manages Sandy Lake?

Sandy Lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Sandy Lake

More campgrounds: camping near Aitkin and campgrounds in Aitkin.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, fireRings, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

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