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
Dan S
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Garbage cans were removed and replaced with 3 garbage dumpsters. Not as nice a situation as years prior. Also not having a company come in to mow anymore. Means the volunteer ppl are mowing a little every day. Also not as nice. Mooring area needs to be fixed as well. Alot of growth narrowing the area down.
Dan S
VerifiedJune 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Garbage cans were removed and replaced with 3 garbage dumpsters. Not as nice a situation as years prior. Also not having a company come in to mow anymore. Means the volunteer ppl are mowing a little every day. Also not as nice. Mooring area needs to be fixed as well. Alot of growth narrowing the area down.
Pat S
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Great campground. Mosquitos terrible. Don't cancel lease on bait shop. Mistake if you do. I understand Corp does not intend to renew lease or grant to someone else. Where will fishermen get gas, bait, ice. How about wood for campers. All will be gone.
Michael G
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Everything was great
Pat S
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 66, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Great campground. Mosquitos terrible. Don't cancel lease on bait shop. Mistake if you do. I understand Corp does not intend to renew lease or grant to someone else. Where will fishermen get gas, bait, ice. How about wood for campers. All will be gone.
Michael G
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 63, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Everything was great
Carey F
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
It would be nice if there were better information on the boat tie anchors in the channel. There was conflict when an elderly man started removing other people's ropes they had secured to anchors. Boaters leave their ropes attached to the anchor, so they have the spot to tie their boat upon returning. It's a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have a rope tied are you there first, even though your boat may not be tied up at the moment?
Sheila P
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Mosquitoes would not allow us to be outside
Carey F
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
It would be nice if there were better information on the boat tie anchors in the channel. There was conflict when an elderly man started removing other people's ropes they had secured to anchors. Boaters leave their ropes attached to the anchor, so they have the spot to tie their boat upon returning. It's a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have a rope tied are you there first, even though your boat may not be tied up at the moment?
Sheila P
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Mosquitoes would not allow us to be outside
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
