Sitting on a peninsula that juts into Leech Lake, Stony Point Campground gives anglers and families direct access to one of Minnesota's most productive walleye fisheries. The campground is part of Chippewa National Forest, with a mix of wooded and open sites spread across forested terrain. Site size is a consistent highlight. Most are spacious enough to spread out, and several along the water have direct lake frontage with room to beach a boat overnight at two designated tie-up areas within the campground.
Water access shapes the experience here more than almost anything else. A sandy beach with shallow, soft-bottomed water works well for younger kids, and a rock jetty near the shore provides a spot for fishing without launching a boat. The boat ramp is free and, by most accounts, easy to use. Sites 12, 14, 17, and 19 are specifically noted for private lake access, and the roughly ten waterfront sites are reservable online while the remainder fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maintenance has drawn mixed feedback over the years. Rachel H. called the bathrooms "the cleanest I have seen in a federal campground," and more recent reviews from 2024 confirm the grass and facilities are generally well kept. Bugs are a real factor. Biting flies and mosquitoes are consistently mentioned, and wind off the lake helps but does not eliminate the problem. Bringing multiple repellent options is worth the effort.
The campground runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day and accepts RVs up to 45 feet with electric hookups and a dump station on site. Walker is a short drive away for resupply. Sites near the bathroom and shower house are considered less desirable by several campers, so requesting a lakeside or outer site when reserving makes a practical difference. Campers traveling with dogs will find dog-friendly camping around Chippewa National Forest if Stony Point fills up, or Bayside Resort offers an alternative a few miles to the southwest.
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.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Stony Point is experiencing major construction delays. We are canceling all reservations for the 2026 season at this time. There is a small chance that we can open as first-come, first-served after August 17th. Please reach out to the Walker Ranger District office at 218-547-5108 with any questions you may have.
Stony Point Campground is currently undergoing construction, which may affect the anticipated July 1, 2026, opening date. For further information, please contact the Walker District Office at 2185471044.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsStony Point is located in Minnesota near Walker
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 CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/16/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageLast on 7/20/25
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/16/26
- 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
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 14 min from St. Cloud, MN
- 2 hrs 20 min from Fargo, ND
- 2 hrs 33 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 53 min from Grand Forks, ND
