Established Camping
Stony Point
Stony Point, near Walker, Minnesota, is a charming campground that offers a fantastic lakeside experience for families and friends alike. With spacious sites and a beautiful sandy beach, it’s a great place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.
The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms, which visitors appreciate after a day of swimming or fishing. Many campers have highlighted the ample space between sites, allowing for a more private experience. One visitor noted, “The site was nice and level,” making it easy to set up camp without hassle.
Stony Point is right on Leech Lake, providing excellent opportunities for fishing and boating. The beach area is perfect for kids to explore, and there are trails nearby for those who want to stretch their legs. If you’re into fishing, you’ll find that the lake is teeming with opportunities, and the boat ramp is convenient for launching your watercraft.
While some campers have mentioned the presence of mosquitoes, it’s all part of the summer experience in Minnesota. Just remember to pack some bug spray! Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Stony Point is a solid choice for enjoying the great outdoors.
Description
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.
Location
Stony Point is located in Minnesota
Directions
From Walker, Minn., take Highway 200 east 6 miles to County Road 13. Go north 3 miles on County Road 13 to Forest Road 3793, then east 2.5 miles on FR 3793 to the campground.
Address
Chippewa National Forest, Walker Ranger District 201 Minnesota Ave. E
Walker, MN 56484
Coordinates
47.1358333 N
94.4566667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 7/20/25
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Cass Lake Loop
45 min away
Stony Pt Resort and Campground
46 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from St. Cloud
- 2 hrs 20 min from Fargo
- 2 hrs 33 min from Duluth
- 2 hrs 53 min from Grand Forks
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 7/20/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
