About Sandy Beach Campground
Sandy Beach Campground sits on the Muskegon River in White Cloud, Michigan, 35 miles north of Grand Rapids. This county park provides rustic riverfront sites with direct access to swimming, fishing, and boating.
Sandy Beach Campground operates 40 rustic campsites along the Muskegon River. Newaygo County manages this park for waterfront recreation. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table.
The main feature is a natural sandy beach on a calm river section. A concrete boat launch provides access for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. The campground maintains vault toilets and a hand-pump well for drinking water.
Campsites accommodate tents, pop-ups, and small travel trailers. The campground does not offer utility hookups for RVs. This park operates seasonally from May through October.
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What Amenities Does Sandy Beach Campground Offer?
The park provides vault toilet facilities, a hand-pump well for potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. A playground is available for children. There is no on-site camp store, dump station, or shower house.
What Are the Rates at Sandy Beach Campground?
Nightly camping rates are set by Newaygo County. Current rates are approximately $20โ$25 per night for a standard site. A vehicle entry permit or annual park pass is required for park entry in addition to the camping fee.
What Are the Check-In Rules at Sandy Beach Campground?
Reservations are required and can be made online through the Newaygo County Parks reservation system. Check-in is at 3:00 PM; check-out is at 1:00 PM. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. The maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Where Is Sandy Beach Campground Located?
What Attractions Are Near Sandy Beach Campground?
The campground is located in White Cloud, Michigan, near the Hardy Dam Pond and the White River. The Michigan's Dragon motorcycle trail (M-20) runs nearby. Grocery stores and supplies are available in White Cloud (2 miles) and Newaygo (12 miles).
What Activities Are Available at Sandy Beach Campground?
Primary activities include swimming at the sandy beach, fishing for bass and panfish in the Muskegon River, and boating from the concrete launch. A playground is available. The park does not have marked hiking trails.
What Is the Atmosphere Like at Sandy Beach Campground?
This is a seasonal, public county park popular with local families, anglers, and weekend campers. It is not a gated resort and does not offer organized activities or a long-term RV community.
Are Pets Allowed at Sandy Beach Campground?
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Owners must clean up after their pets. Pets are not permitted on the swimming beach.
