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
Megan J
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
The campground is so well maintained. Always clean bathrooms and shower house.The new docks are so much nicer.
David L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 75, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
We always enjoy the Corp Parks as they are always well kept and the sites are nice and clean. We always know we will have a nice spot. Thank you for doing such a great job!!
JoAnn and David Langseth
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Stayed at site 73...again!!! This is becoming my favorite COE campground! Very clean and well maintained. Showers and restrooms. Super peaceful and very, very relaxing. Everyone on the staff is super friendly and helpful! Can't wait to stay there again. Also...if you need a good meal, the Big Winnie Bar and Cafe in Bena is the bomb!!
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
This campground is fantastic! We stayed at site 73 which is a very nice site. Peaceful and partially shadded. The restrooms and showers were very clean. Enjoyed going to the dam and the views are outstanding.
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
This campground is fantastic! We stayed at site 73 which is a very nice site. Peaceful and partially shadded. The restrooms and showers were very clean. Enjoyed going to the dam and the views are outstanding.
Jon-Michael A
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Stayed at site 73...again!!! This is becoming my favorite COE campground! Very clean and well maintained. Showers and restrooms. Super peaceful and very, very relaxing. Everyone on the staff is super friendly and helpful! Can't wait to stay there again. Also...if you need a good meal, the Big Winnie Bar and Cafe in Bena is the bomb!!
Pamela D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
I'm so impressed with this COE park! Why can't all COE parks be this great! The bathroom/shower house was beautiful and cleaned every day! Mats on the floor of the showers so no slipping! Dryers up high on the walls to dry your hair. A laundry room with 2 of each and FREE! A large in floor washing tub for muddy things. Rakes and dog pick up tools for the taking to borrow and return. Now for the playground; beautiful playground, volleyball court, horseshoes and basketball hoops and best of all the equipment room with all the items needed to play the games! A beautiful shelter for picnics. Boats can be left in the water near your campsite! Our campsite was level, shaded and while I didn't care for the location it fit our RV and was easy in and out! Dump station also very easy in and out. Please COE try and update some of the other campgrounds to try and come up in standards to match Leech Lake!
Pamela D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
I'm so impressed with this COE park! Why can't all COE parks be this great! The bathroom/shower house was beautiful and cleaned every day! Mats on the floor of the showers so no slipping! Dryers up high on the walls to dry your hair. A laundry room with 2 of each and FREE! A large in floor washing tub for muddy things. Rakes and dog pick up tools for the taking to borrow and return. Now for the playground; beautiful playground, volleyball court, horseshoes and basketball hoops and best of all the equipment room with all the items needed to play the games! A beautiful shelter for picnics. Boats can be left in the water near your campsite! Our campsite was level, shaded and while I didn't care for the location it fit our RV and was easy in and out! Dump station also very easy in and out. Please COE try and update some of the other campgrounds to try and come up in standards to match Leech Lake!
Neva K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Super clean, spacious sites and wonderful amenities. I would go again. Only thing negative was people's small dogs bark at everyone who walk by their campers.
Neva K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Super clean, spacious sites and wonderful amenities. I would go again. Only thing negative was people's small dogs bark at everyone who walk by their campers.
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
