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Leech Lake Rec Area

Mississippi River Headwaters - Leech Lake, Minnesota

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As of October 2026, Leech Lake Rec Area is a campground in Minnesota with 78 campsites. Leech Lake Rec Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Leech Lake Rec Area is located at 47.2447° N, 94.2308° W.

people allowed on 75 of 78 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Leech Lake Rec Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (40 sites)Oct 2 (27 sites)

40 sites open on Oct 1 at Leech Lake Rec Area. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 18:34 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Leech Lake Rec Area, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Leech Lake Rec Area

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Standard 73
RV 4
Group 1
Accessible 3
Hookups 75

What an RV fits

25–29 ft1 site
35–39 ft1 site
40–44 ft1 site
45–49 ft2 sites
50–54 ft3 sites
55–59 ft6 sites
60–64 ft14 sites
65–69 ft9 sites
70–74 ft10 sites
75–79 ft6 sites
80–84 ft6 sites
85–89 ft2 sites
90–94 ft1 site
95–99 ft3 sites
100–104 ft1 site
105–109 ft2 sites
110–114 ft2 sites
115–119 ft1 site
125–129 ft1 site
135–139 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Leech Lake Rec Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LEECH LAKE REC AREA loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
01	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric	-
02	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric	-
03	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
04	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric, Water	-
05	RV	8	62 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
06	Standard	16	138 ft	Electric	-
08	RV	8	36 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
09	RV	8	62 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
10	Standard	8	85 ft	Electric, Sewer	-
11	RV	8	64 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
12	Standard	8	84 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
13	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric, Sewer	-
14	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric, Sewer	-
15	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	Accessible
16	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	Accessible
17	Standard	8	77 ft	Electric	-
18	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
19	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
20	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
21	Standard	8	54 ft	Electric	-
22	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
23	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
24	Standard	8	69 ft	Electric	-
25	Standard	8	84 ft	Electric	-
26	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	-
27	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
28	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
29	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
30	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric	-
31	Standard	8	97 ft	Electric	-
32	Standard	8	59 ft	Electric	-
33	Standard	8	73 ft	Electric	-
34	Standard	8	112 ft	Electric	-
35	Standard	8	84 ft	Electric	-
36	Standard	8	106 ft	Electric	-
37	Standard	8	67 ft	Electric	-
38	Standard	8	93 ft	Electric	-
39	Standard	8	82 ft	Electric	-
40	Standard	8	89 ft	Electric	-

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
41	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric	-
42	Standard	8	126 ft	Electric	-
43	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
44	Standard	8	100 ft	Electric	-
45	Standard	8	48 ft	Electric	-
46	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric	-
47	Standard	8	72 ft	Electric	-
48	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
49	Standard	8	98 ft	Electric	-
50	Standard	8	95 ft	Electric	-
51	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
52	Standard	8	61 ft	Electric	-
53	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
54	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
55	Standard	8	56 ft	Electric	-
56	Standard	8	74 ft	Electric	-
57	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
58	Standard	16	105 ft	Electric	-
60	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric	-
61	Standard	8	63 ft	Electric	-
62	Standard	8	111 ft	Electric	-
63	Standard	8	83 ft	Electric	-
64	Standard	8	73 ft	Electric	-
65	Standard	8	64 ft	Electric	-
66	Standard	8	68 ft	Electric	-
67	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
68	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric	-
69	Standard	8	71 ft	Electric	-
70	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric	-
71	Standard	8	118 ft	Electric	-
72	Standard	8	66 ft	Electric	-
73	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric	-
74	Standard	8	76 ft	Electric	-
75	Standard	8	62 ft	Electric	-
76	Standard	8	-	-	-
77	Standard	8	-	-	-
78	Standard	8	-	Electric, Water	-
79	Standard	8	-	-	-
PICNIC	Group	50	-	Electric	Accessible

About Leech Lake Rec Area

Overview

Leech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota on the Leech Lake River.

The area is best known for its fishing and boat access to Portage Bay on Leech Lake, a famous perch, walleye and musky fishery.

Recreation

Boating, canoeing and fishing are very popular activities. Anglers will find walleye, perch, bass, northern pike and musky, where every cast has the potential to yield a trophy.

Miles of scenic hiking trails meander around Leech Lake, including the Soo Line, Heartland and North Country National Scenic Trails.

Facilities

This campground offers 73 wooded sites with electric hookups, including eight sites with full hookups. Additionally, there are four primitive walk-to tent sites. A group day-use picnic shelter with electric is available, as well as two mini-picnic shelters.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, boat ramps and overnight boat mooring.

Campers enjoy the park's basketball, volleyball, badminton and shuffleboard courts, as well as the horseshoe pits. Younger campers love the playground areas.

Natural Features

Leech Lake has 316 miles of shoreline and encompasses 14 natural lakes. A mixed forest of elm, ash, maple, basswood, birch, aspen and pine covers the area.

Wildlife is abundant around the lake, where campers commonly hear the tell-tale call of loons out on the water.

Charges & Cancellations

Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.

Rules and notices at Leech Lake Rec Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Leech Lake Rec Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Visitors with reservations are to go directly to their campsite. You do not need to check in at the office.

Vehicles and trailers must be parked on the campsite pads, or be parked at the designated parking areas. Tents and screen houses must also be on the campsite pad.

Only two tents OR one wheeled-camping unit plus one tent are authorized per site.

Pets must be on a leash at all times and all pet waste must be picked up immediately.

ATV's, UTV's and motorized scooters are not allowed in the campground.

No swimming is allowed at the boat ramps, docks or the mooring canal.

Firewood Alert! Only firewood certified or approved by a state or federal natural resource agency is permitted. Any unauthorized firewood in the campground may be removed and destroyed by Corps of Engineers staff. Certified firewood is available for purchase near this facility.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit www.dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Check in at 1pm or after on first date of reservation. Check out time is noon.

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Leech Lake Rec Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Leech Lake Rec Area?

Leech Lake Rec Area is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 78 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Leech Lake Rec Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Leech Lake Rec Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Leech Lake Rec Area have?

Leech Lake Rec Area has 78 campsites.

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