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VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
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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.
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July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Excellent restrooms/showers
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June 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.
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June 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.
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June 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. :).
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June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 64, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Camp hosts were helpful and friendly.
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June 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. :).
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June 27, 2022 Stayed at: 64, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Camp hosts were helpful and friendly.
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June 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.
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June 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.
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June 24, 2022 Stayed at: 43, Loop: LEECH LAKE REC AREA
Wonderfull large spots. Roomy, flat parking pads. Lots of trees, mosquitos.
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01217 Federal Dam Dr. Ne, Federal Dam, MN 56641 United States
Elevation: 396 ft
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 33 mi to Bena. Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 mi to Federal Dam.
From Bemidji, Minnesota, take Highway 2 east for 35 mi to Bena, Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 mi to ...
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 33 mi to Bena. Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 mi to Federal Dam.
From Bemidji, Minnesota, take Highway 2 east for 35 mi to Bena, Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 mi to Federal Dam.
From Walker, Minnesota, take Highway 200 east for 20 mi to County Road 8. Turn north onto County Road 8 and proceed 14 mi 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.
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
12PM
Last updated: October 25, 2026