Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233535
When Leech Lake Rec Area reopens
Leech Lake Rec Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
172
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 48 of 172 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (27.9%), with Monday (34) and Saturday (23) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 54 of 172 detected openings (31.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2.8–18 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 16 | 9.3% |
| 23 | 14 | 8.1% |
| 31 | 14 | 8.1% |
| 22 | 11 | 6.4% |
| 45 | 10 | 5.8% |
Site 28 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 16. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 78 monitored sites
Of the 84 tracked site-dates (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 75 open for online reservation · 3 closed · 6 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
10.7% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 75 of 84 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online10.7%
Open site-dates75 / 84
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 75
Weekday openings74
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 74 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 74 open site-nights on mapped sites; 75 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 75 of 84 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 77 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 01 | 1 |
| 02 | 1 |
| 03 | 1 |
| 04 | 1 |
| 05 | 1 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| PICNIC | 1 |
This day-use unit currently has 1 reservation date available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-dates shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
74 open site-nights across 74 sites at Leech Lake Rec Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
77 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 141 ft. 73 sites take 25 ft, 73 sites take 35 ft, 72 sites take 40 ft. 4 sites of 77 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
Showing 60 of 74 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 50 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 02 | 55 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 03 | 76 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 04 | 64 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 05 | 62 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 06 | 138 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 08 | 36 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 09 | 62 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 11 | 64 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 12 | 84 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 15 | 59 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 16 | 48 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 17 | 77 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 18 | 72 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 19 | 66 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 20 | 69 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 21 | 54 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 22 | 60 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 23 | 68 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 24 | 69 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 25 | 84 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 26 | 74 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 27 | 71 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 28 | 60 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 29 | 62 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 30 | 60 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 31 | 97 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 32 | 59 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 33 | 73 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 34 | 112 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 35 | 84 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 36 | 106 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 37 | 67 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 38 | 93 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 39 | 82 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 40 | 89 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 41 | 80 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 42 | 126 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 43 | 72 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 44 | 100 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 45 | 48 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 46 | 52 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 47 | 72 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 48 | 75 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 49 | 98 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 50 | 95 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 51 | 66 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 52 | 61 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 53 | 62 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 54 | 68 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 55 | 56 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 56 | 74 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 57 | 62 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 58 | 105 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 60 | 55 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 61 | 63 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 62 | 111 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 63 | 83 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 64 | 73 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
| 65 | 64 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | May 3, 2027 |
Day-use inventory
1 available reservation date across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| PICNIC | 1 | 1 date | May 3, 2027 |
About Leech Lake Rec Area
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 hiking trails meander around Leech Lake, including the Soo Line, Heartland and North Country National Scenic Trails.
Facilities
This campground offers 73 wooded sites with electric hookups, including eight sites with full hookups. Additionally, there are four primitive walk-to tent sites. A group day-use picnic shelter with electric is available, as well as two mini-picnic shelters.
Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, boat ramps and overnight boat mooring.
Campers enjoy the park's basketball, volleyball, badminton and shuffleboard courts, as well as the horseshoe pits. Younger campers love the playground areas.
Natural Features
Leech Lake has 316 miles of shoreline and encompasses 14 natural lakes. A mixed forest of elm, ash, maple, basswood, birch, aspen and pine covers the area. Wildlife is abundant around the lake, where campers commonly hear the tell-tale call of loons out on the water.
78 monitored sitesRVs up to 141 ft73 with hookups69 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Grand Rapids, Minnesota, take Highway 2 west for 33 miles to Bena. Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 miles to Federal Dam. From Bemidji, Minnesota, take Highway 2 east for 35 miles to Bena, Turn south onto County Road 8 and proceed 8 miles to Federal Dam. From Walker, Minnesota, take Highway 200 east for 20 miles to County Road 8. Turn north onto County Road 8 and proceed 14 miles to Federal Dam. LEECH LAKE REC AREA 01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE FEDERAL DAM MN 56641
01217 Federal Dam Dr. Ne, Federal Dam, MN 56641218-654-3145
BadmintonBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingInterpretive ProgramsOther Recreation Concession SitePicnickingRanger StationShuffle BoardVisitor CenterWater Access
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233535 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Leech Lake Rec Area?
Reservations for Leech Lake Rec Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 75 of 84 tracked site-dates are open (89.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 172 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 22:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Leech Lake Rec Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 172 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Leech Lake Rec Area?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 48 of 172 (27.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Leech Lake Rec Area fit a 35-foot RV?
73 of the 77 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 141 ft. 73 of those 77 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Leech Lake Rec Area?
May 2027, with 75 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 84.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Leech Lake Rec Area?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2.8-18 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Leech Lake Rec Area?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Leech Lake Rec Area begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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