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•Sand Dunes State Forest is located in central Sherburne County, about 3 miles west of Zimmerman and 5 miles north of Big Lake. The forest can be reached by taking Sherburne County 5 north from Big Lake, off U.S. 10, or following Sherburne County 4 west from Zimmerman off U.S. 169.
•Sand Dunes has something for just about everyone. The 225-acre Bob Dunn Recreation Area, nestled within the forest, holds a 36-unit Ann Lake Campground and Day-Use area including the Sand Dunes Horse Camp that fills early and often on summer weekends.
•The Sand Dunes consists of oak savanna forest and prairie and 2,700 acres of pine plantation of rolling terrain and few hills. It provides beautiful areas for a variety of recreational activities, such as horseback riding, snowmobiling, hunting, swimming, pan fishing on Ann Lake, camping, hiking, and cross-country skiing.
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RECREATION Boat Ramp Nearby Dispersed Camping Canoe / Kayak Fishing Pier Hunting Picnic Area Swimming Snowshoeing |
TRAILS 5 Miles Cross-Country Skiing 4 Miles Hiking 29 Miles Horseback 4 Miles Mountain Biking 23 Miles Snowmobiling
Spring temporarily trail and road closers are now in affect due to wet conditions. Signs will be posted at entry points and parking lots. The closures include all unmarked roads and trails, unless specifically listed. -->• State forest roads are open to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. |
FACILITIES •Ann Lake Campground & Day-Use Area |
SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST |
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