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Sand Lake Rustic Campground

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Fishing and paddling draw most visitors to Sand Lake Rustic Campground, which sits directly on the water with a canoe launch and small beach. The campground has just two sites, set close together, each with a fire ring. A pit toilet is on-site, but there is no trash service, so campers need to pack out. RVs are limited to 20 feet, and the access road puts it within reach of Highway 16. Expect some foot traffic from nearby cabin owners and occasional fishing activity on the lake. Those traveling with dogs will find pet-friendly camping near Superior National Forest throughout the region. Check fire restrictions before arrival, as bans have been in effect during dry summer periods.

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Map & DirectionsSand Lake Rustic Campground is located in Minnesota near Babbitt

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Directions

From MN 61 at Silver Bay: Turn at the traffic light on MN 61 at Silver Bay. You will be on Co 5, also called Outer Drive, or the Superior National Forest Scenic Byway. Drive through Silver Bay. The road name will change several times even though you will be on the same road. The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway will remain constant. Follow the Scenic Byway, and you will end up on Co 15. Continue for approximately 18 miles to Co 2. Turn right (north) on Co 2, drive 15 miles. Turn left on Sand Lake Road. A short distance down Sand Lake Road, veer left onto the two track road labeled Sand Lake Access. There is a camping icon with an arrow at this intersection. The campground is at the end of the road.

Coordinates

47.58152038 N
91.66305955 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 11 min from Duluth, MN
3 hrs 17 min from Minneapolis, MN
3 hrs 27 min from Eau Claire, WI
3 hrs 31 min from St. Cloud, MN

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brian

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Reviewed Mar. 27, 2024

Great rustic site

Two small sites here right next to each other with a fire ring for each. Canoe launch with a small beach. Nice breeze off the lake. New clean pit toilet. No onsite trash. Overall pretty quiet, some fishing traffic, and the nearby cabin owners walk through a couple times a day. We used both sites for the six of us, two cars, a tent, and a teardrop camper.

SiteUsed both for 6 people, had a tent and teardrop.

Month of VisitJuly

Katie L.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 23, 2021

Rustic and beautiful

All the perks of rustic camping (or lack of lol!) with a beautiful lake right in view of the entire camp. Pretty nice beach and it’s closer to highway 16 than most the other rustic camps we’ve come across. No campfires this year, nice wind off the lake and a fire ban.

SiteWe took up the whole camp (2 sites)

Month of VisitJuly