About Fall Lake
Number of accommodations: 42
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Fall Lake.
Rates, Sites & Availability
42 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
42 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (685)
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is a well-maintained and beautiful site with clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended destination for campers. The campground offers a sense of privacy between sites, along with convenient amenities such as canoe rentals and easy access to the BWCA. While some guests noted issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and excellent management.
What Guests Are Saying
Fall Lake Campground is a well-maintained and beautiful site with clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a highly recommended destination for campers. The campground offers a sense of privacy between sites, along with convenient amenities such as canoe rentals and easy access to the BWCA. While some guests noted issues with mosquitoes, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and excellent management.
Review Summary
BRYON H
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LAKE
We love this campground but this year, for some reason, the mosquitoes were beyond extreeme. There were swarms of them waiting for us every time we got out of the camper. After two nights of very little sleep because they were getting in the camper, we had to leave. we plan on returning again next year and hopefully the mosquitoes are not as bad as this year.
The campground in general is just wonderful. The workers are always friendly and the facilities are always neat and clean. I always recomend this place to anyone I talk to.
Laura M
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BASS
The campsite was great, but the online map & photos I used when I made the reservation didn't clearly show the shared drive with the next site. For us, this is a concern because we have dogs, and we try to select sites that have the least possibly visual contact with neighbors to avoid any barking issues. Now that we've seen the campground, we can make different site selections.
The US Forest Service employee in the office was helpful and she provided excellent information.
The detractor was the broken women's shower in one of the buildings, and the overall aged condition of the showers. The family bathroom/shower was functional, but it was often occupied. When the buildings are remodeled, I hope they consider adding more showers.
We hope to be back again! Thank you!
Tom D
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Reservation and check-in was easy. I had access to lake from my site. Being able to shower was great!
Tom D
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Reservation and check-in was easy. I had access to lake from my site. Being able to shower was great!
Laura M
VerifiedJune 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BASS
The campsite was great, but the online map & photos I used when I made the reservation didn't clearly show the shared drive with the next site. For us, this is a concern because we have dogs, and we try to select sites that have the least possibly visual contact with neighbors to avoid any barking issues. Now that we've seen the campground, we can make different site selections.
The US Forest Service employee in the office was helpful and she provided excellent information.
The detractor was the broken women's shower in one of the buildings, and the overall aged condition of the showers. The family bathroom/shower was functional, but it was often occupied. When the buildings are remodeled, I hope they consider adding more showers.
We hope to be back again! Thank you!
Robert R
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: NORL
One of the better Forest Service campgrounds that we have ever been to (and we've been to many). Mosquitoes were a problem, but hey it's Minnesota in the summer. Can't get away from the buggers! Popular campground so you have to make reservations well in advance. Some of the sites are a little tricky to back into with long trailers (ours is a 37' 5th wheel) because the roads are narrow. Densely wooded so its near impossible to find a opening to get satellite reception if that's your thing. Been there multiple times and have yet to find a site that we could get the dish set up. That's OK too. More time to enjoy the surroundings. There's a dump station ($5.00) at the info center in Ely. Ely is a fun town to explore and the bear and wolf centers are worth a visit.
Robert R
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: NORL
One of the better Forest Service campgrounds that we have ever been to (and we've been to many). Mosquitoes were a problem, but hey it's Minnesota in the summer. Can't get away from the buggers! Popular campground so you have to make reservations well in advance. Some of the sites are a little tricky to back into with long trailers (ours is a 37' 5th wheel) because the roads are narrow. Densely wooded so its near impossible to find a opening to get satellite reception if that's your thing. Been there multiple times and have yet to find a site that we could get the dish set up. That's OK too. More time to enjoy the surroundings. There's a dump station ($5.00) at the info center in Ely. Ely is a fun town to explore and the bear and wolf centers are worth a visit.
Marsha M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BASS
only one shower available for the women.. the whole campground stank like sewer and rotting garbage $8 for a small bundle of firewood is redicules we left one night early because of all this will NEVER stay there again. i hope this helps other people decide not to stay there
Marsha M
VerifiedJune 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BASS
only one shower available for the women.. the whole campground stank like sewer and rotting garbage $8 for a small bundle of firewood is redicules we left one night early because of all this will NEVER stay there again. i hope this helps other people decide not to stay there
John H
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BASS
We had a hard time getting our 30' Airstream camper down the hill into our site. It was very buggy. John
Location Fall Lake
Address:
Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169
Ely, MN, 55731
United States
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 miles North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 miles to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 miles to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 miles to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 47.9525 / -91.7164
Elevation: 409 feet
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: June 4, 2026
