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Mike N
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BASS
Very clean camp ground
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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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Birding
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Boating
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Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Playground
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- Lake Access
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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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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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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
Overall rating
Based on 764 reviews
5 stars
82.7% (632)
4 stars
11.6% (89)
3 stars
3.0% (23)
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Mike N
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BASS
Very clean camp ground
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John L
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
We have been staying here annually for over 18 years and have never had a problem with the excellent facilities. This year there were issues with the toilets and showers but the hosts did what they could to remedy the situation. They were very nice and worked hard to help us through our stay
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John L
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 Stayed at: GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
We have been staying here annually for over 18 years and have never had a problem with the excellent facilities. This year there were issues with the toilets and showers but the hosts did what they could to remedy the situation. They were very nice and worked hard to help us through our stay
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Jason S
VerifiedMay 27, 2023 Stayed at: 061, Loop: NORL
Staff/Camp hosts were very helpful and super friendly. All sites and facilities cleaner than any other campground I have been to. Excellent.
Be aware boat launch is busy with motorboats heading south or into BWCA at Fall Lake. I guess there are special permits, so you will have boaters zooming around near the campgrounds.
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Jason S
VerifiedMay 27, 2023 Stayed at: 061, Loop: NORL
Staff/Camp hosts were very helpful and super friendly. All sites and facilities cleaner than any other campground I have been to. Excellent.
Be aware boat launch is busy with motorboats heading south or into BWCA at Fall Lake. I guess there are special permits, so you will have boaters zooming around near the campgrounds.
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Terry Z
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BASS
Our favorite campground.
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Terry Z
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BASS
Our favorite campground.
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Michele Livingston
March 1, 2023 Google Maps
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
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Richard S
VerifiedOctober 8, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BASS
The Fall Lake Campground is always wonderful. Clean and well maintained. Rix and Sherri are always so friendly and accommodating as are the other campground hosts and helpers. We have been camping here for 20+ years and so have some of our friends that we recommended the campground to. It is always nice to see some of the other regulars we have met over the years.
A class operation.
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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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