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Sandy Lake

Sandy Lake Campground Docks
Winter Sunrise at Sandy Lake
Sandy Lake Dam Downstream
Tent Campsite
Winter at the Sandy Lake Dam

Featured amenities

Playground

About Sandy Lake

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. Today the grounds have been developed into a park and campground that is noted for its clean, family-friendly environment and access to fishing and boating on both the lake and nearby Mississippi River. It offers the only public campground and beach on Big Sandy Lake. The area is also a part of the historic canoe route that connected the Mississippi River to Lake Superior and major fur trading companies. Artifacts from the area's long history are kept in a small museum located near the dam.

Number of accommodations: 60

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 14

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

60 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: SPOI
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🏠 Camper Cabin, Loop: NPOI
7 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 N-GROU, Loop: NPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 S-GROU, Loop: SPOI
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
Tent 1, Loop: SPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 2, Loop: SPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 3, Loop: SPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 4, Loop: SPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 5, Loop: NPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 6, Loop: NPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 7, Loop: NPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Tent 8, Loop: NPOI
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (187)

What Guests Are Saying

Sandy Lake is praised for its clean facilities, friendly hosts, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a great spot for family camping and relaxation. Many appreciate the spacious campsites, modern restrooms, and enjoyable fishing and hiking opportunities. While some sites can be tricky to access and there are occasional issues with bugs and overcrowding, overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
187 reviews
5
62.6%
117
4
23.0%
43
3
9.6%
18
2
3.7%
7
1
1.1%
2

Gary S

Verified

May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 49, Loop: NPOI

5

Very well maintained and well run campground.

ronald k

Verified

May 24, 2024 Stayed at: 04, Loop: SPOI

5

Nice facilities

Pamela F

Verified

May 20, 2024 Stayed at: 07, Loop: SPOI

5

Thanks again for a great camping experience we have been going here for over 30 years great place. See you again be safe stay healthy take care 🥰

Jeff B

Verified

May 19, 2024 Stayed at: Camper Cabin, Loop: NPOI

5

Great

Diane K

Verified

May 13, 2024 Stayed at: 14, Loop: SPOI

5

This COE campground was amazing! The grounds were so clean and raked up, no litter at all! The restrooms were unbelievably clean, hot water for showers.
Plenty of places to walk, fishing docks all over the place.
Our site was level, clear of overhead branches for larger RV.

Jeff R

Verified

October 17, 2023 Stayed at: 26, Loop: NPOI

5

Very nice Campground. We like this campground because of the location, cleanliness and large sites. This is a no frills campground, but it's clean, quiet, and the scenery is great.

Karen S

Verified

October 13, 2023 Stayed at: 02, Loop: SPOI

5

nice

Al C

Verified

September 27, 2023 Stayed at: 05, Loop: SPOI

5

Staff was helpful and campground was kept in good condition.

Laurel T

Verified

September 22, 2023 Stayed at: 39, Loop: NPOI

5

We had site 3 in the south campground and didn’t like the cramped sites and especially didn’t like the extremely bright bathroom lights that bothered us for our campfire. Staff person was very accommodating in letting us move to a site in the north campground. Loved our site there!

Nancy K

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: SPOI

5

Lovely campground. We had 3 spots on the water so the small lots were ok. Definitely, the bigger lots in the north are great, with trees. Lots of recreational areas. No firewood sold on site. Great bath house. Limited trails. And the interpretative was lame … def needs work

Location Sandy Lake

Address:
22205 531 St Lane
McGregor, MN, 55760
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 46.7883 / -93.3283

Elevation: 376 feet

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Last updated: June 3, 2026

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