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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!
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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 mi along the United States-Canada border.
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Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Pet friendly
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42 Sites Available
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002, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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003, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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004, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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005, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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006, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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007, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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008, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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009, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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010, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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011, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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012, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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013, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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014, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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015, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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016, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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017, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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018, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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020, Loop: LAKE
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021, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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022, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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023, Loop: LAKE
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024, Loop: LAKE
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025, Loop: LAKE
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026, Loop: LAKE
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027, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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028, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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029, Loop: LAKE
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032, Loop: LAKE
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033, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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034, Loop: LAKE
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041, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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044, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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045, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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046, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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048, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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056, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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058, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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061, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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062, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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063, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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GS2, Loop: Woodlands
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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002, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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003, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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004, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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005, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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006, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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007, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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008, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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009, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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010, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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011, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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012, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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013, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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014, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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015, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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016, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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017, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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018, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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020, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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021, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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022, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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023, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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024, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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025, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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026, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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027, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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028, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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029, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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032, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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033, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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034, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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041, Loop: LAKE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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044, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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045, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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046, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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048, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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056, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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058, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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061, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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062, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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063, Loop: NORL
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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GS2, Loop: Woodlands
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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Reviews
764 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.7
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5 stars
82.7% (632)
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pauline S
VerifiedJune 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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Pauline S
VerifiedJune 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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Mike N
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BASS
Very clean camp ground
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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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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 3,240
Nearby city: Duluth, MN
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