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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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June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campground, well taken care of and close to Ely MN where there are many places to eat and things to do and see. The Bear and Wolf centers are also nearby. We love this campground it’s one of our favorites in Minnesota!
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June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campground, well taken care of and close to Ely MN where there are many places to eat and things to do and see. The Bear and Wolf centers are also nearby. We love this campground it’s one of our favorites in Minnesota!
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June 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
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June 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
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June 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
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June 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
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June 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.
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June 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.
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June 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!
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June 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!
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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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