LEECH LAKE REC AREA
| Address | 01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE, FEDERAL DAM, MN, 56641 |
|---|---|
| State | MN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 218-654-3145 |
Amenities
Campfire Allowed
CAMPFIRE RINGS
PICNIC TABLES
Pets Allowed
WATER HOOKUPS
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
PLAYGROUND
BASKETBALL COURTS
WATER SPIGOT
TENT PADS
PARKING AREA
ACCESSIBLE GRILLS
ACCESSIBLE PICNIC AREA
Min Num of People: 1–6
Electricity Hookup: 20/30/50, 30, 30/50
Max Num of People: 8–50
Checkin Time: 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM
Shade: Full, No, Yes
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–15
Checkout Time: 10:00 PM, 12:00 PM
Driveway Surface: Gravel, Paved
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-Through, Pull-through
Water Hookup: No, Yes
Sewer Hookup: No, Yes
Site Length: 28–138
Max Vehicle Length: 0–138
Driveway Grade: Moderate, Severe, Slight
Accessibility: Y
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
Tent Pad Width: 13–16
Tent Pad Length: 14–17
Site Height/Overhead Clearance: 0–15
Driveway Length: 0–70
Max Num of Horses: 0
Accessible Sites: 3 of 78
Reservable Sites: 78 of 78
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 hi
Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:50 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)