Leech Lake Rec Area

US Army Corps of Engineers · Minnesota

Leech Lake Rec Area in Minnesota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 151 public campsites we map in Minnesota.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee: $14–$26/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Listed facilities: drinking water, showers, dump station, power (as published by the agency)
Phone: 218-654-3145
Coordinates: 47.24472, -94.23083

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-16, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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