Sandy Channel State Recreation Area, located 3 miles south of Elm Creek, offers concrete boat ramps on Lakes 2, 4, and 8 with a 5 mph no-wake speed limit, making it suitable for kayaking and non-powered boating.

The area features 52 acres of water across six lakes with recent improvements including accessible fishing piers, picnic facilities, hiking trails, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.

Primitive camping is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with self-service fee collection.