Sand Lake - Janette Lake

Saint Louis County, Minnesota

Located in Janette, Sand Lake is 35 miles from Grand Rapids and 71 miles from Duluth. The Duluth International Airport is 68 miles away, and the Fairview Range Medical Center is 13 miles away. Local groceries and snacks can be found at Nashwauk Market, K-M Corner Store, and Ron’s Korner Market.

Life on the Water

Surrounded by beautiful vegetation, Sand Lake provides a secluded and peaceful atmosphere. The lake spans 27 acres and has a maximum depth of 16 feet. Residents on the lake enjoy swimming, engaging in water sports, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and fishing. Sand Lake boasts a variety of fish, including rainbow trout, common shiner, fathead minnow, fine-scale dace, northern redbelly dace, and white sucker.

Visit Grand Rapids

If you’re interested in learning the history of logging in this part of the state, head down to the Forest History Center. You can see a recreation of a white pine logging camp from 1900, listen to stories from loggers and forest service patrolmen from different eras, or get a bird’s eye view from a 100-foot fire tower. Follow the yellow brick road to the Judy Garland Museum, where you can get a glimpse at the world’s largest Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz museum! Here, you'll find artifacts from Judy's life and movies, like the world-famous ruby-red slippers. If you’re getting hungry, you can check out the great restaurants that Grand Rapids has to offer, like Mitu Srilankan and Indian Cuisine, Donkey Taqueria, and Heritage Restaurant.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway while still offering beautiful natural scenery. For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular, featuring a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state. Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours. Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way. When visitors are hungry and heading back home, Duluth has something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Peaceful Lake Life and Nearby Adventure

Sand Lake provides you with both seclusion and community. Whether you want to relax at your lake home or explore a nearby city, Sand Lake is the perfect place for you!