Huron National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
3,365 acres10.2 mi of trail
Huron ORV, Sand Lake Spur
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Sand Lake
Few parks or trails are on the map in Sand Lake
The biggest trail networks: Huron National Forest (10.2 mi). 35% of Sand Lake’s land is conserved, about 3,374 acres. 26 acres are parks and preserves, 19 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
35%
3,374 acres · of 14.9 sq mi of land
Trails
14 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
26 ac
19 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
50%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
8
4 beaches · 4 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Huron National Forest, with 10.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
3,374 conserved acres
35% of Sand Lake’s land. Water is left out: Sand Lake has 14.9 square miles of land and 1.3 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Sand Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service3,371 ac
Town or city4 ac
National Forest · 3,371 acLocal Park · 4 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 3,371 | Open |
| Grant Township Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
Things to do
10 places to go in Sand Lake
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Sand Lake
4 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Sand Lake
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Sand Lake
Floyd Lake Boating AccessFee
DirectionsRound Lake Boat LaunchIn Huron National Forest
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Sand Lake
Round Lake CampgroundFee · In Huron National Forest · United States Forest Service
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 8 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 2.3 miHorses · 2.3 miUnpaved · 8.7 mi
Huron ORV, Sand Lake Spur2.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Pickleball
2Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Sand Lake: May, June, August and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 31 | 41 | 53 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
February is the driest month (1.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.4 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Sand Lake →
Next door
Sand Lake and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tawas Township | 13% | 0.3 | 55 | 14% | B |
| Wilber Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grant Township | 14% | 0.5 | 47 | 43% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Sand Lake
Where can I hike in Sand Lake?
The longest trail networks: Huron National Forest, 10.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sand Lake’s trails?
Huron National Forest and Sand Lake Recreation Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sand Lake?
103,919 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sand Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,400 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sand Lake neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →