Description
Reservations are accepted for the period of May 1 - September 20. We have 25 first come first serve sites available during the reservation season. All sites are first come first serve in April and after Septmeber 20th. You may contact the park at (218)426-3482 regarding availability of first come first serve sites.
The recreation area and campground are located at the outlet of Big Sandy Lake, which is on the canoe route that linked Lake Superior and the Mississippi River. The Northwest and American fur companies established major trading posts on the lake in the 1700s.
The campground has 43 single-family electric sites, 8 walk-in tent sites, 2 group sites, and 5 double-occupancy sites. Other amenities include dump stations, laundry facilities, showers, 2 boat ramps on the lake, 1 boat ramp on the river, swimming beach, playgrounds, picnic shelter, fishing platforms, and a museum.
Services & Amenities:
| Within Facility |
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Restroom
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boat Ramp
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Firewood
- Fishing Pier
- Flush Toilet
- Horse Shoes
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- Interpretive Programs
- Laundry
- Museums
- Nature Trails
- Picnic Shelter
- Playground
- Potable Water
- Public Phone
- Showers
- Swimming
- Vault Toilet
- Volleyball
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Alerts and Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.
This campground requires a 2 night minimum stay on weekends.
This campground requires a 3 night minimum stay on holiday weekends.
All vehicles, camping tents, trailers, and other equipment must be completely accommodated on the camping pad and driveway.
Free firewood is no longer available. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground for $3 per bundle.
Getting There:
Sandy Lake (MN)
22205 531ST LANE
Mcgregor MN 55760
Take MN HWY 65 for 13 miles north of McGregor, MN, and follow south entrance signs to the campground.
