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LEECH LAKE REC AREA, MNStatus: Open through Thu Oct 31 2013 Season Dates 78 site(s) found
OverviewLeech Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest in Federal Dam, Minnesota.The area is best known for its fishing and boat access to Portage Bay on Leech Lake, a famous perch, walleye and musky fishery. 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. 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. Facilities:This campground offers 73 wooded sites with electric hookups, including five sites with full hookups. Additional, 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. Activities and Amenities
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Firewood Alert! Only firewood certified or approved by a state or federal natural resource agency is permitted. Any unauthorized firewood in the campground may be removed and destroyed by Corps of Engineers staff. Certified firewood is available for purchase near this facility. Call 218-654-3145 for more information. Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):47.24472, -94.23083 47°14'41"N, 94°13'51"W 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. Contact Information:Mailing Address:LEECH LAKE REC AREA01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE FEDERAL DAM MN 56641 Phone Number:Information: (218)654-3145
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