Mississippi River Headwaters - Sandy Lake

22205 531St Ln
McGregor, MN 55760

The Headwaters Lakes Project is located in Minnesota?s lake country. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. The dams were originally constructed of native materials (earthen embankments filled with puddled clay, and timber control structures) in the early 1880s, except Gull Lake, which was constructed in 1912, using concrete. Sandy Lake Dam had the northernmost navigational lock on the Mississippi River and was the site of an early trading post.

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Rachel D

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:North

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Reviewed 20 days ago

The hosts seemed very rude and judgemental to my friend and I And harrased us when it was about an hour before checkout and they kept driving by us sneering at us over and over til we left at exact time of checkout Leaving a cleaner than we found it attitude. Bathroom showers were really bad But the campground was beautiful ,

Ryan A

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:North

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Reviewed 22 days ago

The park is a very nicely laid out park. The pad sites are a little on the small side but that doesn't take away from the niceness of this place. The hosts are nice and attentive. I'd stay here again and I will! Having the boat landing right there is nice too!

Gary B

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:North

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Nice campground but when we were there two different women took large dogs into the bathroom and shower area. This area is no place for animals in my opinion. It was a danger to anyone else using the facilities to have animals in a confined space. Please post that animals are not allowed inside facilities!

Lisa S

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:South

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Reviewed 25 days ago

Another wonderful getaway at Big Sandy Rec.!!! Everything is kept well and clean!! The volunteers were so great!! Very welcoming and friendly!! Been coming here for 20+ years!!!

richard m

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:South

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Reviewed a month ago

Great place and great volunteers

Linda S

Campground:Sandy Lake

Loop:South

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Reviewed a month ago

Great