About Sandy Lake
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60 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (273)
What Guests Are Saying
Sandy Lake is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly staff, and a variety of activities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The large, quiet sites and beautiful surroundings enhance the camping experience, while the convenient access to boating and swimming is a significant plus. Some visitors noted issues with campsite proximity and minor facility improvements, but the overall atmosphere is inviting and enjoyable.
What Guests Are Saying
Sandy Lake is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly staff, and a variety of activities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The large, quiet sites and beautiful surroundings enhance the camping experience, while the convenient access to boating and swimming is a significant plus. Some visitors noted issues with campsite proximity and minor facility improvements, but the overall atmosphere is inviting and enjoyable.
Review Summary
David C
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: NPOI
The bugs were relentless this year, but we really liked our spot at sandy lake. The pit toilets, were getting kind of stanky, by the end of our stay, though, and it was a bit unhandy that the shower houses were in the other half of the park. The first day we didn't realize that there was a walkway, connecting the two, if you walk over the dam and so we drove, but the next time we were able to use the connecting walkway
Lonnie B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SPOI
Clean showers, clean sites
Hank P
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: NPOI
Nice, decent size & level site (27) with shade. Fairly quiet with a clean vault toilet on the north side. Walk to good showers on the south was not that far, at least for us. Horseshoe pits! Good, friendly hosts.
Renee D
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: NPOI
Campground was clean and well-maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Chris J
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Camper Cabin, Loop: NPOI
Was only able to stay 1 of the 2 nights first night was great second night power was nicked out do to storm had to leave because no power couldn’t just sit in dark tried to call park office no one got back to me about 1 day refund
Stephen M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: SPOI
If you had a magic wand to stop the rain!
Loretta D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: NPOI
We have been to Sandy Lake recreation area many times and we love it! We camp with a large group of all ages and this campground accommodates every age. Kids fished and swam, rode bikes, plenty of places to walk our dog, it’s simply a beautiful place. The only thing we missed this time around was organized activities for the kids, 2 years ago they built boats and there was a contest to see which floated the longest. Super fun! Keep up the good work Big Sandy Army Corp of Engineers, love this place!!
Theresa W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: SPOI
We always have a great time at this place
Gregg H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: NPOI
We had a wonderful time at Big Sandy Lake. Canadian fires made for some smoke issues, but we had a great time in spite of the smoke, which was not the fault of the campground for sure.
Diana L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: Tent 1, Loop: SPOI
My only complaint is that we were in Tent site 1 on the south side, and we had a huge group that was at Tent site 2, they had 3 tents set up and several tents on the other side of them- sites 3-4 along with several people at other sites on the south side. To me it would have made more sense for them to be at a Group site, as they were constantly, dogs(several of them) kids and adults walking by our tent all day every day constantly. Which I understand we are at a site with alot of people close together, however, they would all congregate at site 2 at 6 am and were not quiet!!! It did not make for a very pleasant and relaxing stay unfortunately and I have been coming up to tent at this side for 30 years
Location & Directions for Sandy Lake
22205 531 St Lane, McGregor, MN 55760 United States
Elevation: 376 ft
Getting There
22205 531st Lane McGregor, MN 55760
Take Highway 65 for 13 mi north of McGregor, Minnesota.
*Follow "South Entrance" signs for campsites 1-21, tent sites 1-4, and south group campsite.
*Follow "North Entrance" signs for campsites 22-49, tent si...
22205 531st Lane McGregor, MN 55760
Take Highway 65 for 13 mi north of McGregor, Minnesota.
*Follow "South Entrance" signs for campsites 1-21, tent sites 1-4, and south group campsite.
*Follow "North Entrance" signs for campsites 22-49, tent sites 5-8, north group campsite, and camper cabin.
If you need assistance finding your campsite, follow "South Entrance" signs to the campground office.
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