Sands Lake SWA is a 14-acre access point located just north of Salida on Highway 291, offering fishing opportunities with a handicapped-accessible fishing pier and concrete walkways.

A valid hunting or fishing license or SWA pass is required for visitors 16 and older, and the area is open dawn to dusk year-round with parking available off Spiral Drive.

Note that hunting and firearms are prohibited, but bicycles are allowed and dogs must be leashed.