## 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.

## Charges & Cancellations

Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and
through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund
for a cancellation. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on
the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's
use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid
and will not be subject to an additional service fee. If a customer wants to
switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates,
there is a $10 change fee.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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. <br> <br>Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities, a dump station, boat ramps and overnight boat mooring. <br>  <br>Campers enjoy the park's basketball, volleyball, badminton and shuffleboard courts, as well as the horseshoe pits. Younger campers love the playground areas.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Customers may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. If a customer wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee.</p>

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Annual Kids Fishing Derby - Saturday July 18th

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## Overview

**USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area.** This is a Corps of
Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi
River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and
playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms &
showers nearby.

## Recreation

Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and
musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre
lake is also very popular.

A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic
shelter.

The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park
down Plug Hat Road.

## Facilities

The campground, pronounced "win-uh-big-osh-ish," offers 22 sites with electric
hookups. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking
water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.

## Natural Features

A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an
abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears,
chipmunks and many others.  
  
Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest
floor.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>USACE Winnie Dam Campground & Recreation Area.</strong> This is a Corps of Engineers Campground, located just walking distance from the Mississippi River. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, picnicking, kayaking, and playground areas. All sites offer 30/50 AMP electric with water, restrooms & showers nearby. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Winnie offers excellent fishing opportunities for walleye, perch and musky. It is one of Minnesota's premier fisheries. Boating on this 67,000-acre lake is also very popular.</p>
<p>A boat ramp to access the Mississippi River can be found near the picnic shelter. </p>
<p>The closest boat access to Lake Winnie is located 1 mile northeast of the park down Plug Hat Road. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground, pronounced "win-uh-big-osh-ish," offers 22 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, pit toilets, drinking water, a dump station, boat ramp, picnic shelter and playground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
A forest of mixed hardwoods and towering red pines covers the area, housing an abundance of wildlife including nesting bald eagles, porcupines, black bears, chipmunks and many others. <br/><br/>
Wild blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries grow seasonally on the forest floor.

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