Sightseeing & food
| Location | Wellston, Michigan |
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| Nightly rate (listed) | $40–$105/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (60 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 41 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sand Lake Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights14 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights46 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Sand Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in MI. It lists 41 RV or RV/tent sites and 3 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Listed amenities include showers and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Sep 7 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 44 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 44 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 45 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 24 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 37 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 39 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 14 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (60 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Very nice campground with a beautiful lake to swim in. Nice Sandy Beach. Very close to the coast of lake Michigan with many fine towns to visit within 30 minutes to an hour drive. Loved the experience at this campground”
“We had a great camping experience. The bathroom was very clean and well maintained. ”
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Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Sand Lake Campground sits on the shore of a roughly 50-acre lake whose shallow, sandy edge has made the beach a favorite for families and swimmers. The campground's 44 sites are set in a mixed hardwood stand, with some sites heavily shaded and others opening into sunlit lawn and lakeshore 40 sites are designated for both RVs and tents, one is RV-only and three are tent-only. A short drive south of Wellston on Seaman Road brings you through the small village of Dublin and then a half-mile turn onto Sand Lake Road for the final approach, so it's far enough from town to feel remote but close enough for quick access to gas and groceries. Summer temperatures here generally hover around the low 80s, and the larger Huron-Manistee National Forests around you offer nearly a million acres of public land, including extensive wetlands and trails to explore. The lake itself supports a mix of water activity right from the campground: power boating, sailing, canoeing and basic water sports are common, and anglers fish for bluegill, perch and smallmouth bass from shore or boat. On-site conveniences include a boat ramp and picnic area, plus campground facilities such as coin showers, flush toilets and drinking water faucets visitors frequently note the private bathrooms with vanities. The campground makes a handy base for nearby hiking and for a 15-minute trip to the Pine National Scenic River, and the broader Huron-Manistee area adds opportunities for auto touring, biking, horseback riding, OHV use, interpretive programs and wildlife viewing. Practical details such as current fees, reservation policies, RV hookup availability and seasonal openings are provided by the Forest Service, so check their website or contact the Huron-Manistee office before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| – |
| – |
| $40 |
| 02 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 17 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 34 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 12 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 11 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 18 rv nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 40 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 16 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 43 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 35 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 01 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 19 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 36 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
| 05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $40 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 16 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Sand Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
