Sand Lake Recreation Area

State: Michigan

Address 1: Sand Lake Rd

Address 2: Manistee National Forest

City: Norman

Zip: 49689

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 45

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Sand Lake Recreation Area is the only public access on this lake. The ownership around the lake is primarily private. The beach is sandy and clean, but further out the lake bottom becomes mucky. The lake is mostly shallow, with a few deeper areas. The campsites are open within the wooded area.

Fees: $18-36 (2012)

Usage: Heavy

Closest Towns: Wellston, Irons, Dublin

Water: Drinking Water

Restrictions: See http://www.fs.usda.gov for restrictions.

Restrooms: Flush Toilet

Directions:
From Manistee –
Travel east on M-55 for 19.5 miles.
Turn right and travel south on Snyder Rd. for 4 miles.
Turn right and travel west on FR 5728 for .5 miles.
The road terminates at the site.