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
Linda S
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Our Hostess Pat was amazing! We'd purchased another Senior America the Beautiful Pass from a new ranger at the last park. Pat saw our handicap sticker and husband's Navy hat and asked if he had a Navy disability and he does. She said the ranger should have given us the military service disability pass for free. It has really helped with fees and camping. We'd been at Mable Creek a lovely site but our new camper's solar equipment didn't charge our battery and we were barely able to close it up. Our refrigerator wasn't working. A couple had to leave early so we hurried and got our reservation in on the site. It was across from bathroom and shower facilities plus laundry. We had just put our laundry in the dryer wand it started pouring. Pat rushed down to tell us and other campers about the storm. To go to the showers if wind got to strong. about 15 minutes later the whole campground lost power. We pulled out clothes out and dryer them the next morning. Pat and her husband were wonderful and very helpful. Offered to bring their hose to fill our camper with water since ours wasn't long enough. Fortunately we had plenty of water. They have served as hosts for 23 years. They deserve an award for their kindness and the campground is pristine.
Linda S
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Our Hostess Pat was amazing! We'd purchased another Senior America the Beautiful Pass from a new ranger at the last park. Pat saw our handicap sticker and husband's Navy hat and asked if he had a Navy disability and he does. She said the ranger should have given us the military service disability pass for free. It has really helped with fees and camping. We'd been at Mable Creek a lovely site but our new camper's solar equipment didn't charge our battery and we were barely able to close it up. Our refrigerator wasn't working. A couple had to leave early so we hurried and got our reservation in on the site. It was across from bathroom and shower facilities plus laundry. We had just put our laundry in the dryer wand it started pouring. Pat rushed down to tell us and other campers about the storm. To go to the showers if wind got to strong. about 15 minutes later the whole campground lost power. We pulled out clothes out and dryer them the next morning. Pat and her husband were wonderful and very helpful. Offered to bring their hose to fill our camper with water since ours wasn't long enough. Fortunately we had plenty of water. They have served as hosts for 23 years. They deserve an award for their kindness and the campground is pristine.
Linda M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Camp hosts were helpful and friendly.
Thomas W
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
The volunteers (Alice & Pete) along with the host Pat where very accommodating, friendly and made us feel welcomed. The site was very clean and spacious. There was enough mosquitos to serve both breakfast and dinner but that comes with being back to nature and we were able to deal with it. :).
Linda M
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 64, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Camp hosts were helpful and friendly.
Thomas W
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 73, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
The volunteers (Alice & Pete) along with the host Pat where very accommodating, friendly and made us feel welcomed. The site was very clean and spacious. There was enough mosquitos to serve both breakfast and dinner but that comes with being back to nature and we were able to deal with it. :).
Charlotte G
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Great campground, gorgeous wooded sites, shower room is top notch and so clean. Bring bikes for kids and adults, lots of paved roads to ride on and beautifulplayground. No swimming beach is the only neg I can see.
Charlotte G
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Great campground, gorgeous wooded sites, shower room is top notch and so clean. Bring bikes for kids and adults, lots of paved roads to ride on and beautifulplayground. No swimming beach is the only neg I can see.
George K
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Wonderfull large spots. Roomy, flat parking pads. Lots of trees, mosquitos.
George K
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Wonderfull large spots. Roomy, flat parking pads. Lots of trees, mosquitos.
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 5, 2026
