About Leech Lake Rec Area
Number of accommodations: 77
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (866)
What Guests Are Saying
Leech Lake Rec Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious, clean sites and excellent facilities, including a boat channel and electric hookups. Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings, proximity to hiking trails, and friendly staff, making it a popular spot for gatherings with friends. While some reviewers noted issues with noise and the camp host's demeanor, the overall experience remains positive, highlighting the campground's peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Leech Lake Rec Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious, clean sites and excellent facilities, including a boat channel and electric hookups. Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings, proximity to hiking trails, and friendly staff, making it a popular spot for gatherings with friends. While some reviewers noted issues with noise and the camp host's demeanor, the overall experience remains positive, highlighting the campground's peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
We love coming to this campground (5th time)! If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing place this is it. Also make sure you hit up Big Winnie Cafe...amazing food! Now the not so good....This was my 5th time camping here and to be honest a bit hesitant to come back. When you feel singled out and pretty much harassed by the "park rangers". First, there was an issue with my tiki torches...never, in 5 years, has there been an issue with them. Second, when you have a "park ranger" snooping around your truck in the dark, with no flashlight, it's kind of suspicious. You confront them and get told to not park where you are cause we are growing grass. After shining my light of where I was parked, completely on the gravel per the rules, Mr. Ranger still demanded that I move. Want to say I have seen and dealt with worse things and would love an explanation on why following the rules you get disciplined while others that break the rules get nothing? Thank you
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
We love coming to this campground (5th time)! If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing place this is it. Also make sure you hit up Big Winnie Cafe...amazing food! Now the not so good....This was my 5th time camping here and to be honest a bit hesitant to come back. When you feel singled out and pretty much harassed by the "park rangers". First, there was an issue with my tiki torches...never, in 5 years, has there been an issue with them. Second, when you have a "park ranger" snooping around your truck in the dark, with no flashlight, it's kind of suspicious. You confront them and get told to not park where you are cause we are growing grass. After shining my light of where I was parked, completely on the gravel per the rules, Mr. Ranger still demanded that I move. Want to say I have seen and dealt with worse things and would love an explanation on why following the rules you get disciplined while others that break the rules get nothing? Thank you
Matthew H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Campground Note: This is a nicely kept and quite campground. The sites are well spaced and large. Our only complaint was the street lights along the pathway are bight and could ruin some of the sites. Not a ton for hiking trails but decent road access for biking. The central bathhouse was really nice and clean.
Campsite Note: The driveway was fairly level. Plenty of space for ground tents. Short walk to water and vaulted toilet. Some light pollution in the driveway but not much around the firepit.
Note to readers: We stayed in a rooftop tent during our stay. Our family prefers insolated backcountry sites without any amenities, so our comfort level may be different then yours.
Matthew H
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 67, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Campground Note: This is a nicely kept and quite campground. The sites are well spaced and large. Our only complaint was the street lights along the pathway are bight and could ruin some of the sites. Not a ton for hiking trails but decent road access for biking. The central bathhouse was really nice and clean.
Campsite Note: The driveway was fairly level. Plenty of space for ground tents. Short walk to water and vaulted toilet. Some light pollution in the driveway but not much around the firepit.
Note to readers: We stayed in a rooftop tent during our stay. Our family prefers insolated backcountry sites without any amenities, so our comfort level may be different then yours.
Lisa K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
#3 site close and open to others. Would chose different site next time although was very convenient to restroom and showers
Lisa K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
#3 site close and open to others. Would chose different site next time although was very convenient to restroom and showers
Anthony Y
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Our first time here. What a beautiful campground.
Anthony Y
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Our first time here. What a beautiful campground.
James O
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Park was well-maintained and very clean, nice and quiet surroundings,
We will be back.
James O
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Park was well-maintained and very clean, nice and quiet surroundings,
We will be back.
Location Leech Lake Rec Area
Address:
01217 Federal Dam Dr. Ne
Federal Dam, MN, 56641
United States
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 33 miles to Bena. Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 miles to Federal Dam.
From Bemidji, Minnesota, take Highway 2 east for 35 miles to Bena, Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 miles to Federal Dam.
From Walker, Minnesota, take Highway 200 east for 20 miles to County Road 8. Turn north onto County Road 8 and proceed 14 miles to Federal Dam.
LEECH LAKE REC AREA
01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE
FEDERAL DAM MN 56641
Leech Lake Rec Area is accessible via Highway 2, which is approximately 35 miles from Bemidji and 33 miles from Grand Rapids. Highway 200 is also nearby, providing access from Walker.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.2447 / -94.2308
Elevation: 396 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
- Go directly to your campsite if you have a reservation; no check-in at the office is needed.
- Check in on or after the first date of your reservation.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Park vehicles and trailers on campsite pads or designated areas; tents must be on the campsite pad.
- No ATVs, UTVs, or motorized scooters are permitted in the campground.
Pets
- Keep pets leashed and clean up after them immediately.
Safety & rules
- Swimming is prohibited at boat ramps, docks, and the mooring canal.
Fires & fuel
- Use only certified firewood; unauthorized firewood may be removed and destroyed.
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pests; visit the provided website for info.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
