Fall Lake Campground, Ely, MN

Fall Lake Campground is located in the Kawishiwi Ranger District, Superior National Forest (2 hrs 8 min north of Duluth, MN) with an elevation of 1,342 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 52 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 17 and 52 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 53 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.00 to $120.00. Some amenities include shower, playground, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(218) 365-2963 (Information)
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$28 - $120

Campsite Reviews (166)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		77%
4 star		14%
3 star		4%
2 star		1%
1 star		2%

@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #5

It's one of our favorite campgrounds in Minnesota. It is also a bargain if you have the federal park pass.

@NancyW7726032 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #29

We return to Fall Lake every year at least once, as it is one of our favorite places. The campground is beautiful and very well maintained. The bathrooms are immaculate, and the campground hosts are friendly and helpful.

@SharonS7186721 · Camped on Sep 10, 2024 at Campsite #33

Camped here one night before BWCAW launch. Lovely site with trail down to the lake, where we were treated to a beautiful sunset.

@CarolynC362536 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #33

We were in site 33. Perfect for our style. Only, minor, negative about it was the smell of the trash bins wafting our way at times. I'd go again and get the same site if I could!!

@LaurieAA7FC95E · Camped on Sep 1, 2024 at Campsite #GS1

First time stay, site was a group site. Washroom/showers very clean, sites level and well spaced for privacy. Campground is well maintained. Not far from Ely MN, very good dining choices, coffee shops, restored rustic theater with new and old movies at great prices. Also the International Wolf Center and the North American Bear Center are very worth taking in. I would stay at Fall Lake CG again.

@KirstieL7C029C · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #48

Great campground! Absolutely stunning waters right in the backyard, highly recommend getting a spot next to the water.

@MARTINM9601948 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #63

Nice site. Clean restrooms. Convenient to reserve!!

@MatthewU1018EF · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #12

Beautiful campground, Clean bath houses, Wonderful place to stay very family oriented

@RobertP6375002 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #44

Staff was very friendly and helpful. restroom and shower facilities were clean and well cared for. Location gives easy access to the BWCA.

@EricFD6663FB4E · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #29

A beautiful park in a beautiful region. Quiet, serene, natural beauty. Excellent, well-maintained facilities. Highly recommended!

@JeffC9633298 · Camped on Aug 9, 2024 at Campsite #25

Enough space to feel somewhat secluded. Great hosts.

@PeggyS1723789 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #22

Fall Lake is one of our favorite campgrounds. Large, beautiful sites. The cleanest bathrooms Ive ever seen at a campground. And fabulous campground hosts.

@AmyH6621534 · Camped on Aug 5, 2024 at Campsite #56

As always, a great camp ground. The facilities and area are always clean. The personnel on hand is friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable.

@MichaelP128679 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #63

Nice , clean well maintained campground!

@BeckyJ3884663 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #18

Hosts, Jerel and Sue at host campsite 1, were so friendly and accommodating. They took the time to answer all of our questions about the area. It is a beautiful campsite with many trees surrounding your campsite. The restrooms were very clean. It is very close to downtown Ely.The swimming beach area at the campground was very nice. They have canoe rental for $20.00 a day which can bring you into the Boundary Waters.The campground is kept up very well from sites, grounds and bathrooms.The owner, Tanner, of the Voyager North Canoe Outfitters in downtown Ely was very helpful and friendly. He assisted us with our fishing questions.Blueberry Festival was a fun experience.If you love mosquitos, Ely camping is a must. Seriously, bring your best repellent.

@DeanandEB9B35C · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #25

Love this campground. We really enjoy kayaking along Mile Island and near the beach. Campsites are fairly private, which we LOVE! Always enjoy the chipmunks, Franklins, red squirrels and birds that come to our campsite/feeder.

@SusanMR2DF612C · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #46

I was there only one night but wish Id had more time. You can fill your RV tank with pitable water available at the edge of the Visitor Center parking lot. My site was very private, surrounded by trees, and facing forest. There was a spacious area to the back of my site with a picnic table and fire ring. There was only one site in view from mine and it happened to be empty. It pretty much felt like O had the forest to myself which I loved!

@DianeF3801304 · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #58

Beside being a beautiful campground, all of the host are amazing. They keep the grounds well maintained, and the bathrooms clean.

@AlexG3369952 · Camped on Jun 27, 2024 at Campsite #6

Nice campsite for tent camping. Check-in, bathrooms, beach, neighbors, location and playground are all A+.

@NicolewC3F3DB1 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #15

Nice large site. Clean bathrooms and showers. Will definitely be back.

@AlexW4299848 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #14

Facilities and service was great, but there has to be something they can do about the mosquitoes. My time at the campground was spent in the tent or in the car, because I would be carried away and eaten if I spent more than a few minutes outside. They eat bug spray for breakfast. There's got to be a spray or something the campground can do.

@TonyL7211637 · Camped on Jun 10, 2024 at Campsite #29

Lot #29 - Great location, caught Smallmouth from the lake just down the trail from my campsite! Bathrooms and showers were clean and very well maintained!

@CherylE1230778 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #16

Our site was spacious and private. The mosquitoes in June were horrible. On the third day of our seven day reservation we had a Tornado Warning with heavy rain. We left for home on that third day. Glad we did as a tornado saw sighted 30 miles from the campground. I tried to cancel the last 4 days but was unable to do so. We lost out on money and another party lost out on the beautiful weekend that followed the storm. We will try again in very early spring or in the Fall next year.

@VincentM359968 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #63

This is a beautiful campground. Having no water at the site was a worthwhile chore because of the wonderful site we had. Convenient to Ely, Fall Lake also has excellent cell coverage.

@JohnV5540894 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #24

We stayed in site #24. Nice site. Private most of the sites are. The woods take away not all but part of the view. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Good showers. Would come again.

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