Big Sand Lake
Big Sand Lake is a 1427 acre lake located outside of Phelps. The water has good clarity (over 10 ft) and it is a popular local fishing lake. Big Sand Lake connects to Long Lake which gives owners access to even more water. The average depth is about 16 feet and there are only 16 owners per mile of shoreline. If you don’t mind being a bit further north, Big Sand is a great lake to check out.
Clarity:
10.5 Feet
Avg. Depth: 16 Feet
Size: 1427 Acres
Max Depth: 65 Feet
Shoreline: 8.50 Miles
Water Source: Drainage
Lake Access: Public
Boat Launch:
Water Color: Blue Green
Trophic State: Mesotrophic
Town: Eagle River
Time to Town:
33 Minutes
Acres Per Owner: 10.42
Owners Per Mile: 16.12
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Paddling Routes:
No nearby trails but Big Sand is a nice lake to paddle.
Snowmobile Trails:
The Phelps Snowmobile Club trails can be accessed to the north of the lake. They maintain over 40 miles of trails from Lac Vieux Desert to North Twin Lake.
ATV Trails:
The Landover ATV Club Trails run just to the south of the lake. It is a vast network of ATV trails that connect Eagle River to Upper Michigan. There are a variety of riding options ranging from paved roads to trails through the national forests. By far the largest ATV trail network in Vilas County.
Nearby State Areas:
Land O'Lakes:
25 mins
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Eagle River:
30 mins
Homes for Sale:
Big Sand Lake
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms:
1.0
Sq Ft: 1,375
Phelps
Big Sand Lake (1427 acres) Home on 19.5 acres with 416 ft frontage is at a very affordable price! This 6 year old 2 bedroom/1 bath ranch home has a huge 2 car attached garage, and is 1375 square feet with vaulted ceilings. The sun deck faces east for great morn…
Lots for Sale:
Big Sand Lake
Acres: 1.8
PHELPS
Frontage: 200
Shoreline: Rocky,
200' of shoreline on a 1403 acre lake that is heavily wooded. Build your dream home with walk out basement to view this fabulous lake . You must join Big Lake Sand Club to take advantage of this special property. Make sure you view all documents connected to th…