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100 reviews
Birch Lake Campground offers a spacious and well-maintained environment with clean bathrooms, good drinking water, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for family gatherings and outdoor activities. Many campers appreciate the privacy between sites and the beautiful surroundings, although access to the water for activities like swimming and fishing can be limited. Some guests expressed concerns about road conditions leading to the campground and occasional issues with site reservations, but overall, the campground is highly recommended for its cleanliness and natural beauty.
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September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: North
Camp host were very nice and the facility was very clean. The landing is in very rough shape and lots of rocks to snack a hull or prop on. The only reason I gave it a lower review is because of the boat landing.
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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: North
Thor and Cindi are by far the best hosts we have ever met in a state or national campground- and they kept the campground very clean and their hospitality and help was so appreciated. You have found a delightful host for this beautiful area! Thank you Thor and Cindi for all your dedication !
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September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: South
The camp hosts here are great people and have a really well-maintained and beautiful site here. Canoes for rent were in great condition and the lakeside campsites each had a path to the water’s edge- worth the 5 mi dirt drive to ge to this gem!!
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September 29, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: South
Quiet, peaceful experience on a beautiful fall weekend. The campsite is big enough, picnic table was good, and the site was clean. The toilets were as clean and smell-free as can be, with plenty of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. The motion lights in the toilets are appreciated! Also the water from the hand pump is very good. Maintenance staff Cyndi stopped by in the morning while making her rounds, and we had a very nice chat! She recommended a great local hike.
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May 17, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: South
We accidentally showed up a day early and the park manager went out of his way and over and above to make sure to accommodate our error and make sure we felt at home. Thank you!
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June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: South
We had a good time. Camp hosts were very nice.
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June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: South
Beautiful lake, lots of fish and wildlife !
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June 21, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: North
Tree branches hanging into the roads so much that an rv cannot pass thru without scatching sides, The dock at the boat ramp is a nice dock yet you could not launch and retrieve longer that a 10 ft boat safely. It just needs to be adjusted to the water height. Park ranger/law enforcement and park host make their rounds daily yet no one can fix it. I have 2 more reservations this summer and if nothing has changed they will be my last.
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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: Tamarak Cabin, Loop: South
Great place to camp. Easy access to the lake. Bathrooms were always clean and well stocked.
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June 29, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: South
We are very seasoned campers and we'd definitely rank the Birch Lake Campground as the best kept campground we have ever stayed. The campsites are regularly kept clean after people leave, the toilets were always clean and well stocked, and the entire area was free of garbage. The camp hosts were very friendly and attentive as well. We stayed midweek but it was still pretty busy and the sounds from nearby campers was minimal thanks to the spacing of the campground. Having a nice path to the lake was an extra bonus for enjoying shorefishing and sunrises/sunsets. The boat landing was in great condition and well kept as well with ample parking and a solid dock. And to polish it all off, the water from the pump was plentiful and tasty as can be. All in all a most wonderful experience at an awesome campground. Thanks!
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Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731 United States
Elevation: 443 ft
From Ely, Minnesota, travel about 8 mi south on State Highway 1 toward Lake Superior, until Forest Road 429 (Little Lake Road). Turn right on Forest Road 429 and continue 4 mi to the campground entrance road. Turn left onto the campground road and...
From Ely, Minnesota, travel about 8 mi south on State Highway 1 toward Lake Superior, until Forest Road 429 (Little Lake Road). Turn right on Forest Road 429 and continue 4 mi to the campground entrance road. Turn left onto the campground road and continue 1 mi to the campground.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 3,240
Nearby city: Duluth, MN
Approx. 69 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,470 ft
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