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LEECH LAKE REC AREA

MN · Mississippi River Headwaters - Leech Lake

LEECH LAKE REC AREA is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 6 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (9/10) and eases to its lowest in October (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May9
  6. Jun7
  7. Jul5
  8. Aug6
  9. Sep5
  10. Oct2
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 74 electric sites
  • 8 water hookups
  • 8 sewer hookups
  • 73 RV sites
  • 3 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 138 ft

Activities: VISITOR CENTER, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BOATING, BADMINTON, SHUFFLE BOARD, RANGER STATION, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, WATER ACCESS, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE

Location

Where it is