$16
Sandy Lake
Total sites: 61
Available Tonight: 29
Available this Weekend: 7
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 29
Available this Weekend: 7
Booking Window: 6 months
1,237 ft
76°F
60°F
60°F
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Sandy Lake Campground, MN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Sandy Lake Campground in Aitkin County is located 1 hr 17 min west of Duluth, MN with an elevation of 1,237 feet. There are a total of 61 campsites including 1 cabin and 1 boating sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 51 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 22 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 4 sites have electric and water hookups. 53 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (127)
4.4 out of 5
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| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 11% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@Chrisj7268313 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #CAM
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 couldnt just sit in dark tried to call park office no one got back to me about 1 day refund
@HankPAD987AEED · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #27
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.
@LonnieB7977882 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #2
Clean showers, clean sites
@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #38
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
@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #6
The sites in this area are TINY, with campers stacked one on top of each other on both sides of the road. To make things worse, the road is two-way, meaning it's not a loop like a "normal" campground and people need to go back & forth on this narrow road to get in and out of these sites. Even though it's two-way, the road is just a single lane width. To make matters worse, campers are parking right off of the road, making it quite difficult getting in and out. Look at staying in one of the other loops, or at a different campground if those sites are already full. They also did the bathroom cleaning first thing in the morning, so don't expect to use the bathrooms or showers.On the positive side, it was quiet and peaceful once I was able to squeeze our camper into its tiny little campsite.
@JoeV6E0C4895A4 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #32
We loved it here. Friendly staff and very helpful. Restrooms were spotless.
@JanetR6F01FCCB · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #3
Very nice camp site Great swimming beach
@ToniaHE259038E · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #43
Quiet, clean. Beautiful park. Little 4th of July parade. It was a wonderful park.
@DebbieB7118892 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #16
Always love staying at this campground. Well maintained and clean.
@AudraLDA08C966 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #3
What a great Corps campground! Campsite was tidy, facilities nice and clean. Didnt use the beach but I paddleboarded around the bay and used the boat launch. Super enjoyable. The campground hosts were super friendly and helpful. We'd just booked one night as a rest stop on the way home, but will definitely be back for a longer stay.
@ScottM5484435 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #21
We first visited this place last year and immediately set up a family camping trip for this year. Its an awesome campground with a beautiful beach and the best part about it is you can bring your boat and get out onto the big water. Everyone associated with the campground Was very very nice.
@GeorgeA8786885 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #11
Great quiet little campground for the family. The beach and swimming area were awesome and the kids loved the dam and fishing down in the river.
@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #4
Always clean, very friendly people
@RogerH7061222 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #45
Well taken care ofClean
@DeniseJ4142689 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #49
Beautiful park and lake.
@ShawnH5107068 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #34
We were happy to see they replaced most of the docks on the North and South side, some of them were dangerous. Thank you for upgrades. We also noticed the weeds were attended to as well. The only negative is the hosts would pounce on you as soon as you arrived at your site to sit and give you your parking pass for vehicles. I had to move my RV several times to get it where i wanted it and they sat in golf cart and watched the entire time. Nobody likes to be micromanaged on vacation. I suggest they wait till campers are set up and come around maybe one time for passes. thank you
@JaniceP726A3F7 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #35
Very nice campground. People camping that wkd were very friendly. Love the Army Corp of Engineers campgrounds in MN. Very well kept up! Especially loved the camp host that was there that wkd, she was very friendly and talkative!
@SusanR8932053 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #32
Beautiful campground. Our only comment is that at every other COE campground we have been to, the campground hosts check in with you at least once and drive around a couple times a day to check on things. The only time we saw these hosts is when we asked for the bathroom code and that was giving me the code and that's it. The power went out after a storm in half of the campground and no info from them. When the ranger drove thru, I asked if he knew about it, and he didn't. We were without power for 14 hours on a hot day. Power went out at a different COE campground last year and the host went around to every camper and updated them on what was going on. That should be what a host does.
@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #48
We go just to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Host is always very friendly and helpful.
@GeorgeH6468277 · Camped on Jun 1, 2025 at Campsite #34
Wonderful settings. Wonderful park.
@JeanE8FDFBAB9F · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #10
This was our3rd year in a row here. This park is one of our favorites. The facilities are always clean, staff is amazing and the park is beautiful!
@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #CAM
The camper cabin is tucked back from the road, giving privacy, and has ample room for additional tents on the site. The facilities are kept clean and the beach is large enough to handle multiple large groups with distance between. We loved our visit and will be returning next season.
@KellyR2232633 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #40
We were grossly disappointed being guests for 30+ years on this visit. Our neighbors had 4 cars; 2 tents on the grass; a large motorhome and about 12 people and 2 dogs. They locked the dogs in the camper for hours and they barked the entire time. The "hosts" Janice and her husband never did their PM loop; they would have seen the mess next to us. Our neighbors also stayed up past 2:00 am and were extremely loud. Other campers went to their site multiple times and asked them to quiet down, which lasted about 8 minutes each time. Upon check out, a guy was filling up at least a 100 or more (2) liter pop/plastic bottles with hose water and washing the back of his car, blocking a line of campers trying to check out. Good Golly, step it up people. No one around to address our concerns. Great place but if you have an emergency/issue, you're on your own.
@DonS7246342 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #37
nice camp ground
@JefferySC3E01E · Camped on May 14, 2025 at Campsite #49
Campgrounds were excellent
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