US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 70330783).
The red circle marks Long and Big Sand Lakes 15.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 70330783), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Long and Big Sand Lakes 15, 2 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
RVs welcome · Tent sites · Drinking water · Dogs allowed
Electric hookups · RVs welcome · Tent sites · Toilets
RVs welcome · Tent sites · Drinking water · Dogs allowed
RVs welcome · Drinking water · Dogs allowed
Toilets · Drinking water
All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (46.0632, -89.0237). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Long and Big Sand Lakes 15. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.
2 public access sites listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lake Ramp | Phelps | Town of Phelps | Boat ramp · Paved ramp | — | — | Boating | 46.0809, -88.9946 |
| Long Lake Carry-in Access | Phelps | Wisconsin Valley Improvement | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 46.0455, -89.0434 |
Wisconsin DNR boat access sites
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
Reported on or near Long and Big Sand Lakes 15
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database
USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.
Long and Big Sand Lakes 15 covers about 886 acres in Phelps, Wisconsin (Vilas County).
Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: Long Lake Ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 2 of them within 5 miles.
Long and Big Sand Lakes 15 touches Phelps in Vilas County, Wisconsin.
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