Get a bird's eye view of lake conditions from the webcam installed at Evergreen Lodge on the western shore of the main lake. Get the current temperatures and weather forecasts for Park Rapids at the link below. You can also find a camera for downtown Park Rapids here.

Become a 'Friend of Big Sand'

Are you a regular visitor to the Big Sand website? Do you love and appreciate Big Sand lake but do not own property or have the opportunity to be at the lake on a long-term basis? If this is you, you are invited to officially become a 'Friend of Big Sand', a new category of membership in the Big Sand Lake Association (BSLA).

By joining the 'Friends of Big Sand - Associate Members'' group (annual tax-deductible dues are $20) you can show your love of the lake by supporting the work of BSLA to preserve Big Sand Lake for present and future generations. Your support will also help fund the maintenance and possible expansion of the website. One goal of BSLA is to add a second webcam to provide stunning sunnset views of the lake.

To join (or donate to) the 'Friends of Big Sand-Associate Members' group,click on the Contact tab above and complete the Contact Us form. Be sure to include your name and email address. Please state in the message box that you wish to receive 'Friends of Big Sand'  information.