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Access Site MN

Stony Point

Leech Lake

Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Walker, MN
County: Cass County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.13527612, -94.45599570
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About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Stony Point is a developed boat launch facility located on Leech Lake within the Chippewa National Forest, about 14 miles east of Walker, Minnesota. The site features a boat ramp and dock within the campground, providing convenient access to the center of Leech Lake between Traders Bay and Pelican Island. To reach the ramp from Walker, take Highway 200 east 6 miles to County Road 13, then go north 3 miles on CR 13 to Forest Road 3793, and east 2.5 miles on FR 3793 to the campground.

**Facilities & Recreation:**
The Stony Point campground offers 44 campsites, a swimming beach, picnic area, and two additional boat harbors beyond the main ramp. This makes it ideal for multi-day trips combining camping and paddling. Leech Lake is popular for boating, fishing, and canoeing, with opportunities to catch walleye, perch, bass, northern pike, and muskie. Campsites can be reserved up to six months in advance through Recreation.gov. For more information, contact the Chippewa National Forest at 218-547-1044.
Federal Facility Information
218-547-1044 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Reservations to all Chippewa National Forest Campgrounds can be made six months in advance.
Stony Point is located on beautiful Leech Lake, in the heart of Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, canoeing, fishing and birding opportunities.Recreation
Boating and fishing are very popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Anglers will...

Overview
Reservations to all Chippewa National Forest Campgrounds can be made six months in advance.
Stony Point is located on beautiful Leech Lake, in the heart of Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, canoeing, fishing and birding opportunities.Recreation
Boating and fishing are very popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the campground. Anglers will find walleye, perch, bass, northern pike and muskie, where every cast has the potential to yield a trophy-sized catch. A boat ramp and dock are located within the campground.

Miles of scenic hiking trails meander around Leech Lake, including the Paul Bunyon State Trail, Heartland Trail, Soo Line Trail and North Country National Scenic Trail.Facilities
The campground offers sites with 30 amp electric hookups, and one walk-to tent site without electric hookups. Flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of Leech Lake in an open, grassy area, surrounded by an old growth forest of oak, elm, maple and ash trees. Some trees are over 200 years old.

Leech Lake is the third-largest lake in Minnesota at more than 112,000 acres, with nearly 200 miles of shoreline. Campers commonly hear the telltale call of loons on the water.
Nearby Attractions
The very popular tourist town of Walker, Minnesota is located approximately 14 miles west of the campground, with a variety of restaurants, shops and festivals available there throughout the year.

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Nearby Recreation Areas
Mississippi River Headwaters - Leech Lake Located within
Nearby Boat Facilities
Long Lake Boat Area On-site