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
Jackie L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
The campground was well maintained. Bathrooms were clean. Never saw a ranger. The map on recreation.gov was very unclear. Though we were renting a regular site and it turned out to be a double site. Was not a convient site. Was disappointed that the lake was so far away.
Jackie L
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
The campground was well maintained. Bathrooms were clean. Never saw a ranger. The map on recreation.gov was very unclear. Though we were renting a regular site and it turned out to be a double site. Was not a convient site. Was disappointed that the lake was so far away.
John S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Leech Lake is a great campground, well maintained and clean. I like that it's kind of remote, away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough if you want to take a trip to Walker or Grand Rapids.
Darrill E
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Very quit ,clean and excellent facilities.
John S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Leech Lake is a great campground, well maintained and clean. I like that it's kind of remote, away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough if you want to take a trip to Walker or Grand Rapids.
Darrill E
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Very quit ,clean and excellent facilities.
carol j
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Cleanest bathroom and grounds we have EVER seen. Camp host was excellent.
carol j
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Cleanest bathroom and grounds we have EVER seen. Camp host was excellent.
Gary B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Great place quiet, clean and enjoyable
David M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
We were at Leech Lake for 14 days. We had to change campsites twice to cover the time. First we were in 41 which was nice. We have a 42' 5th wheel, long bed crew cab truck and also had an extra car with us. We fit fine. The site requires backing up a significant incline but the area for the trailer was reasonably flat. We needed blocks under the landing gear to keep the legs from being significantly extended. This site was reasonable walking distance to the flush toilets, showers and laundry. We would stay in this site again.
Next we were in site 31. We really loved this one. Very long so vehicles fit great and not many sites around us. It is a much longer hike to the flush toilets/showers but there are vault toilets fairly close. They were clean and didn't notice any significant odor. This site would be our first choice to stay again.
Last we were in site 74. The site was fine but this loop of the campground is very family oriented with the big playground nearby. A lot more noise etc. If I had young kids then I would stay in this loop. We would not choose to be in this loop again unless just for a few nights till a space in the main area was available.
The camp host was great. Very accommodating. The only drawback to this campground is the electric only at the sites. While our ideal would be full hookups, just having water in addition to electric would have been nice. Since we had to change sites a few times it wasn't a big deal to use the dump station at those changes. The bathrooms were clean, as well as the laundry room. Overall the campground was very well kept. We also did some fishing but we'll have to come back in a few years when the fish we caught grow up.
We would definitely come back to this campground again. Great experience!
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 12, 2026
