About Fall Lake
Available sites
42 total sites
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Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
Fall
Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Water Access
- Beach Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (764)
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Many appreciate the private, wooded areas and proximity to hiking trails and the city of Ely. Some minor issues were reported, including occasional odors and the need for a nearby dump station, but overall, visitors enjoy returning to this peaceful and scenic campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained sites, friendly staff, and clean facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Many appreciate the private, wooded areas and proximity to hiking trails and the city of Ely. Some minor issues were reported, including occasional odors and the need for a nearby dump station, but overall, visitors enjoy returning to this peaceful and scenic campground.
Review Summary
Kathryn K
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LAKE
This is the best campground in the Ely area. Perfectly situated just outside the BWCA, Fall Lake offers a great lake to paddle around. Canoe or kayak across the lake to Mile Long Island, which has great little spots to picnic. The hosts are professional and friendly. Stop by the camp office/store for treats or fun activities for the kids. The restrooms are clean and showers warm. The campsites are level and well-situated for tents or trailers. This is somewhere we camp every year.
Bruce K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Workers and hosts were great. Our camp site was not so great because it was tiny compared to most sites, although we made it work. Make sure you have the dimentions of your campsite or you may be stuck with an area that isn't large enough for your tent or camper.
Bruce K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Workers and hosts were great. Our camp site was not so great because it was tiny compared to most sites, although we made it work. Make sure you have the dimentions of your campsite or you may be stuck with an area that isn't large enough for your tent or camper.
Timothy M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: NORL
A very nice NF campground
Timothy M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: NORL
A very nice NF campground
David N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Great stay over spot for BWCA. Clean, good water and showers. Pleasant hosts.
David N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Great stay over spot for bwca trip. Clean, good water, showers and pleasant hosts.
David N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Great stay over spot for BWCA. Clean, good water and showers. Pleasant hosts.
David N
VerifiedAugust 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Great stay over spot for bwca trip. Clean, good water, showers and pleasant hosts.
Ann T
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: NORL
The staff are very friendly and helpful!...They keep everything very clean and neat!
Location & Directions for Fall Lake
Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731 United States
Elevation: 409 ft
Getting There
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 mi North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 mi to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 mi to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 mi to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road...
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 mi North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 mi to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 mi to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 mi to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 mi.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
12PM
- Reservations are held until the day after arrival; sites must be occupied by checkout time or will be forfeited.
Local regulations
- Visitors to the northern portion of Fall Lake must have a valid BWCAW permit.
Site types & loops
- Most reservable sites have electric hookups; specific sites offer different amp services.
Vehicles & parking
- Each site allows one RV with a tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site, with an option for one extra vehicle at an additional cost.
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee and are subject to non-refundable reservation policies.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood from outside the area is not allowed to prevent invasive pests; obtain firewood locally.
Safety & rules
- Information about Superior National Forest is available for further exploration.
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