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Fall Lake

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Fall Lake
Fall Lake
Fall Lake
Fall Lake

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

About Fall Lake

Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The campground opens in early May in time for walleye fishing season, making it a popular place for anglers. Others are drawn to Fall Lake for its birding, swimming, hiking and boating opportunities. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border.

Number of accommodations: 38

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Sites & Availability

39 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
021, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$38.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
026, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
033, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
041, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 048, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 056, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: NORL
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: NORL
50 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 063, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
$40.00
/ per night
🚐 GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
30 Amp · Electric Only
$110.00
/ per night
🚐 GS2, Loop: Woodlands
30 Amp · Electric Only
$110.00
/ per night

Reviews (194)

What Guests Are Saying

Fall Lake Campground is highly praised for its friendly and accommodating staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained campsites. Visitors appreciate the beautiful, private wooded sites, excellent bathrooms, and convenient access to the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). While some guests noted issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is described as peaceful and enjoyable, making it a popular destination for repeat visitors.

Review Summary

4.7
194 reviews
5
84.5%
164
4
10.3%
20
3
2.1%
4
2
1.0%
2
1
2.1%
4
Merriel

Merriel

July 7, 2021

5

I've been driving by the ranger station for 15 years without stopping by. I was delighted to find a very informative visitor center about the Superior National Forest. Plants and animals are displayed, which makes it a great educational experience for children and adults.

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Stephen Smith

Stephen Smith

June 17, 2021

5

Great displays on SNF. Lots of ecology info on everything from tree types to wetland types!

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Michelle Lindau

Michelle Lindau

June 2, 2018

5

Amazing facility! We had an issue with a reservation for the BWCA and Ranger Sam helped us without skipping a beat. Got us right on track, had all the proper knowledge and experience you would expect, and all with a super friendly tone! I can't tell you how much of an impact you made on our trip- we would have been up a creek without a paddle without his help. These guys have every bit of info, plus you can purchase maps and they have a cute little gift shop. I'd stop just to check out what the great Rangers have to say! Thanks again, Sam!

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Anonymous

5

{"text"=>"Our experience with the rangers thru Outdoor Afros MN Stephen Scott and Caitlyn Utley was so amazing, the welcome and the stay and accomodations was paramount and exceptional. The time they took to teach us and inform us and the enthusiasm they have about what they do radiated in us with so much understanding and knowledge. The hospitality shown and the experience we had with the rangers Makayla Aaron Maggie and of course Kes Ebbs and a few others whom were equally amazing but my mind has lost their names was enlightening informing and wonderful. First time to Ely and the superior forest and the entire experience had me on clouds so high and natural . It was winter wonderland with beautiful folks every where we went. Ill be back some day and I hope so many more venture deep north to the end of this busy life to the beginning if the wilderness where humanity shows out ❤️✨️ Thank you for a forever memory adventure", "languageCode"=>"en"}

Google Maps

Location Fall Lake

Address:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Ely, MN, 55731
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 47.9525 / -91.7164

Elevation: 409 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

The northern portion of Fall Lake near the campground is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildreness, Visitors to the Wilderness are required to be in possession of a valid BWCAW permit, For questions about the specific BWCAW regulations contact the US Forest Service at (218) 365-7600.

General

All reservable sites, except 26, 33 and 41 (tent-only) have electric hookups; sites 5, 10, 15, 16, 18 and 62 have 20, 30 and 50 amp service available

General

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. 

General

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

General

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

General

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

General

Click here to learn more about Superior National Forest Superior National Forest 

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