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Access Site MN

Sugar Point Resort

Leech Lake

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Federal Dam, MN
County: Cass County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 47.17319148, -94.32131310
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About This Access Site
Sugar Point Resort offers a full-service boat launch facility on Leech Lake near Federal Dam in Cass County. The resort features a protected harbor with boat ramp access, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. On-site amenities include fuel, live bait, docks, and boat rentals if you need equipment. A sandy beach area and picnic facilities are available for day-use visitors.

Leech Lake is a large, popular destination in Minnesota's Chippewa National Forest known for excellent fishing opportunities and diverse paddling. The resort's central location on the lake provides good access to exploring multiple bays and points. Sugar Point is dog-friendly and offers additional facilities including a heated pool, playground areas, and lakeside cabins for overnight stays. For reservations or specific information about launch fees and hours, contact the facility directly 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