Minnesota · Camping · Federal Dam

Leech Lake Rec Area

78
sites
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Is Leech Lake Rec Area open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name Leech Lake Rec Area, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 78 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,296 ft
  • Near Federal DamWalker Ranger District · Chippewa National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Leech Lake Rec Area

    Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      18° / -2°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      24° / 1°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 15°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 29°

      7 wet

    5. May

      66° / 43°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 56°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 21°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      23° / 7°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leech Lake, MN, 0.4 mi away at 1,302 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Leech Lake Rec Area

78 sites for group camping

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