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Fenske Lake Campground
Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water. It is a popular base camp for exploring, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and backcountry canoeing in Superior Nat...
From $22/night
Fall Lake
Fall Lake Campground offers direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and opens in early May, attracting anglers for walleye fishing. It also provides opportunities for birding, swimming, hiking, and boating. Situated within the 3...
South Kawishiwi River
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It offers fishing, boating and other recreational activities in a relaxing outdoor setting....
From $32/night
Birch Lake Campground
Birch Lake Campground is situated in Superior National Forest, approximately 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It offers a tranquil environment for relaxation and is perfect for fishing, boating, and var...
Mcdougal Lake Campground
McDougal Lake Campground offers access to diverse recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming within Superior National Forest. The forest, covering three million acres in northeastern Minnesota, features year-ro...
Little Isabella River Campground
Little Isabella River Campground is a secluded campsite nestled among red and white pines in Superior National Forest, 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. It offers a peaceful retreat for campers and fishing opportunities on the Little Isabella...
Pfeiffer Lake
Pfeiffer Lake Campground is a serene spot in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, offering fishing, a swim beach, playground, and picnic area for families. The forest spans 3 million acres along the U.S.-Canada border and provides year-round recr...
Biwabik's Vermillion Trail Campground
Echo Lake (Minn)
Echo Lake, situated along the Echo Trail in the Western Superior National Forest, offers a tranquil camping experience away from the area's resorts. The campground features various campsites and amenities for RV, trailer, and tent campers. Superio...
Cadotte Lake
Cadotte Lake Campground is situated on the western shore of Cadotte Lake within Superior National Forest, offering amenities like a boat ramp, fishing dock, and a sandy swimming beach for families. Superior National Forest covers 3 million acres i...
TENTMAKERS - Wilderness North
From $40/night
Whiteface Reservoir
Whiteface Reservoir Campground is a perfect destination for anglers, boaters, and families, featuring a swim beach, playground, and picnic areas for entertainment. The scenic setting enhances the relaxation of various activities. Located within Su...
Ninemile Lake Campground
Ninemile Lake Campground is ideal for those looking to explore while camping, featuring a boat ramp to Ninemile Lake with islands and hidden bays. Birders and hikers can enjoy a 0.5-mile maintained trail through boreal hardwoods nearby. Additional...
Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground offers easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within Minnesota's Superior National Forest, making it an ideal base for exploration. The forest encompasses 3 million acres and stretches 150 miles along the ...
West Two Rivers Campground
Trails End Campground
Trail's End Campground is situated near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest. It offers opportunities for relaxation, canoeing, fishing, berry picking, and wildlife viewing. The campground is a...
Crescent Lake (MN)
Crescent Lake is a serene, undeveloped lake within the Superior National Forest, offering waterfront campsites for fishing and exploration. The expansive forest covers 3 million acres and stretches along the U.S.-Canada border. Year-round recreati...
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground
Fairgrounds and Redhead Camping
Iron Lake
Iron Lake Campground is a small, remote site in northern Minnesota's dense forest, situated by Iron Lake, which is popular for fishing and canoeing. The campground offers access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Following the 2007 Ham ...
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Fenske Lake Campground
Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water. It is a popular base camp for exploring, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and backcountry canoeing in Superior Nat...
From $22/night
Fall Lake
Fall Lake Campground offers direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and opens in early May, attracting anglers for walleye fishing. It also provides opportunities for birding, swimming, hiking, and boating. Situated within the 3...
South Kawishiwi River
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It offers fishing, boating and other recreational activities in a relaxing outdoor setting....
From $32/night
Birch Lake Campground
Birch Lake Campground is situated in Superior National Forest, approximately 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It offers a tranquil environment for relaxation and is perfect for fishing, boating, and var...
Mcdougal Lake Campground
McDougal Lake Campground offers access to diverse recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming within Superior National Forest. The forest, covering three million acres in northeastern Minnesota, features year-ro...
Little Isabella River Campground
Little Isabella River Campground is a secluded campsite nestled among red and white pines in Superior National Forest, 4.5 miles west of Isabella, Minnesota. It offers a peaceful retreat for campers and fishing opportunities on the Little Isabella...
Pfeiffer Lake
Pfeiffer Lake Campground is a serene spot in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, offering fishing, a swim beach, playground, and picnic area for families. The forest spans 3 million acres along the U.S.-Canada border and provides year-round recr...
Biwabik's Vermillion Trail Campground
Echo Lake (Minn)
Echo Lake, situated along the Echo Trail in the Western Superior National Forest, offers a tranquil camping experience away from the area's resorts. The campground features various campsites and amenities for RV, trailer, and tent campers. Superio...
Cadotte Lake
Cadotte Lake Campground is situated on the western shore of Cadotte Lake within Superior National Forest, offering amenities like a boat ramp, fishing dock, and a sandy swimming beach for families. Superior National Forest covers 3 million acres i...
TENTMAKERS - Wilderness North
From $40/night
Whiteface Reservoir
Whiteface Reservoir Campground is a perfect destination for anglers, boaters, and families, featuring a swim beach, playground, and picnic areas for entertainment. The scenic setting enhances the relaxation of various activities. Located within Su...
Ninemile Lake Campground
Ninemile Lake Campground is ideal for those looking to explore while camping, featuring a boat ramp to Ninemile Lake with islands and hidden bays. Birders and hikers can enjoy a 0.5-mile maintained trail through boreal hardwoods nearby. Additional...
Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest
Sawbill Lake Campground offers easy access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness within Minnesota's Superior National Forest, making it an ideal base for exploration. The forest encompasses 3 million acres and stretches 150 miles along the ...
West Two Rivers Campground
Trails End Campground
Trail's End Campground is situated near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest. It offers opportunities for relaxation, canoeing, fishing, berry picking, and wildlife viewing. The campground is a...
Crescent Lake (MN)
Crescent Lake is a serene, undeveloped lake within the Superior National Forest, offering waterfront campsites for fishing and exploration. The expansive forest covers 3 million acres and stretches along the U.S.-Canada border. Year-round recreati...
Chisholm Iron Trail Campground
Fairgrounds and Redhead Camping
Iron Lake
Iron Lake Campground is a small, remote site in northern Minnesota's dense forest, situated by Iron Lake, which is popular for fishing and canoeing. The campground offers access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Following the 2007 Ham ...
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Ely has 23 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Mcdougal Lake Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Ely vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Ely welcome pets. Mcdougal Lake Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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