Sand Lake (FR 4436) in MI -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Michigan

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Sand Lake (FR 4436) in MI

Huron-Manistee NF, Tawas Ranger District
811 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 5.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Iosco County, MI.

Huron-Manistee National Forest, Tawas Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

The nearest town, Sand Lake, is 2.7 mi off.

September normals 47–72°F, 2.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Esmond (FR 4405) in MIForest Road Road1.2miBinder (FR 4408) in MIForest Road Road1.4miFR 4710 — Sand Lake Trailhead in MIDispersed Camping1.6miSand Lk Orv Snow Trailhead (FR 4691) in MIDispersed Camping1.8miRound Lake in MICampground1.9mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Huron-Manistee National Forest, Tawas Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?