Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge / Sand Dunes State Forest
Information on Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Information on Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1965 and is managed to promote the health and well-being of migratory birds and their habitat.
For questions concerning the refuge prescribed burns, call the refuge office at 763-389-3323 or visit their website.
Sand Dunes State Forest
Information on Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Sand Dunes State Forest is located within the bounds of Orrock Township, named after the first white settler in the area, Robert Orrock, who arrived in 1857.
Sand Dunes State Forest Operational Plan for Management
Link to the DNR website for the Anoka Sand Plain Subsection Plan. Click on "Appendix C - Operational Plan for Management of the Sand Dunes State Forest" to view and/or download a PDF copy of the management plan for the Sand Dunes State Forest.
Sand Dunes State Forest Ann Lake Campground and Day Use Area
Sand Dunes State Forest Ann Lake Campground and Day Use Area
If you're looking to combine a great camping experience with horseback riding or snowmobiling, Ann Lake Campground will be perfect for your getaway. The campground has 36 individual campsites and four group camps with a sandy swimming beach.
Bob Dunn Horse Campground
Sand Dunes State Forest Ann Lake Campground and Day Use Area
Bob Dunn Horse Campground
Bob Dunn Horse Campground offers 13 campsites with pull-through campsites. There are also picket lines at each campsite, manure bunkers, an accessible loading ramp, and a lot of open space. Campsites consist of a cleared area, fire ring, and table.