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764 reviews
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.
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August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE
Always love the time at Fall Lake...a great family time of kayaking, fishing, swimming...just enjoying the beauty of God's creation. Enjoyed the time and appreciated the kindness of Sue, the campground host, at the visitor center when we checked in and at our campsite.
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August 9, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful quite isolated site close to lake
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August 9, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful quite isolated site close to lake
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August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BASS
Great experience. Well spaced sites, clean restrooms and wonderful Hosts. Ely is also a fun town to see.
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August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BASS
Great experience. Well spaced sites, clean restrooms and wonderful Hosts. Ely is also a fun town to see.
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August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Nicest campground we've ever camped in other than Walt Disney World Fort Wilderness. Well maintained, CLEAN bathrooms and showers. Awesome campsites. Roomy, and mostly level, spaced from other campsites nicely. Not on top of each other!!
Only one little complaint. Dumpsters near restrooms and campsites became a little unbearable in camp. Dumpster was full and did not get emptied in over 3 days. UGH!!! Talk about attracting bears!!!
Otherwise, All staff and hosts were very friendly and accommodating!!!
We will return!!!
Thank you!
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August 15, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Nicest campground we've ever camped in other than Walt Disney World Fort Wilderness. Well maintained, CLEAN bathrooms and showers. Awesome campsites. Roomy, and mostly level, spaced from other campsites nicely. Not on top of each other!!
Only one little complaint. Dumpsters near restrooms and campsites became a little unbearable in camp. Dumpster was full and did not get emptied in over 3 days. UGH!!! Talk about attracting bears!!!
Otherwise, All staff and hosts were very friendly and accommodating!!!
We will return!!!
Thank you!
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August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL
Friendly staff and nice sites and beautiful lake
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August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BASS
Excellent campground. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: BASS
Very well maintained. All sites in excellent condition and all with a measure of privacy. Restrooms close enough to all sites. Close to so many things to see and do. Onsite canoe rental as well as an excellent beach. During our stay there was a fire ban so no cooking over the coals but had we been able, the fire pits and grates at the sites were at a height and of a quality that would have made cooking a delight.
I personal relish the quiet and folks were respectful. Kids could be kids and dogs were dogs, but people respected other folks need for quiet.
The biggest issue is the difficulty in getting a reservation; the place is so popular that we had a tough time getting what we wanted, even looking 6 months in advance. If you do not have a fast computer you may be out of luck. Glad that there are spaces held for first come first serve, but don't count on getting one. The place was full the entire time we were there.
There are several hosts and a manager on site so if there is a problem it is easy to report it to someone. The hosts do much of the day to day maintenance and, besides keeping the place clean, are easy to find, often knowing about an issue before it is reported.
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Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169, Ely, MN 55731 United States
Elevation: 409 ft
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.
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 3,240
Nearby city: Duluth, MN
Approx. 83 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,470 ft
Ely, MN
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