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