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Chain O' Lakes Access

Chain O' Lakes Access on Sand Lake provides a convenient entry point to the 13-lake chain system, with a boat rental facility offering canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, and rowboats (starting at $8/hour).

Located at the boat rental building on Sand Lake in the middle of the chain, this access point is ideal for paddlers participating in the 9 Lake Paddle Challenge and features ample rental supplies available first-come, first-served, with life jackets provided for all rentals.


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