About Fall Lake
Available sites
42 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
Activities & Attractions
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Birding
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Year-round
Birding
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
Swimming
Fall
Boating
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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (764)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Tom S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: NORL
Trails in the area. Downtown Ely for dining and shopping. Day rental paddling at Lake One.
Gary G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
I have stayed at Fall Lake more than once both with and without a reservation. It is a popular campground so in high season I would not count on being able to walk in without a reservation.
James S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE
One of the best public campgrounds in Minnesota, maybe even the US. The campsites are secluded and well kept and so is the campground. Some favorite activities include fishing, grouse hunting, poking around Ely, and having a wonderful dinner at Burntside Lodge.
Carol M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BASS
Great place to pitch a tent. Clean surroundings. And not to say the campsites are clean and big. Restroom and showers clean as well everything about the park is nice..
James D
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LAKE
The weather was terrible and I left a day early, but that can't be helped by the campground. I've been visiting Fall lake one week per year in the fall for over 10 years. The facilities are always impeccable, bathrooms are clean and the maintenance crew visits each site between guests.
Jim K
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BASS
Wonderful woodsy location, good base camp for launch & recovery for BWCA, close enough to provision in Ely. Wonderful clean, heated restrooms with good showers. Family shower/toilet also available. Neighbors were quiet. Staff is wonderful. Minnesota Nice with capital letters MN! Now don’t tell anybody, please, lets keep this quiet, thanks.
Merrill A
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE
Enjoyed the setting, and well-maintained facilities.
Rick S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BASS
Website easy to use, camping at Fall Lake is top notch. Great facilities, friendly, helpful campground hosts.
Tom S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: NORL
Trails in the area. Downtown Ely for dining and shopping. Day rental paddling at Lake One.
Gary G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
I have stayed at Fall Lake more than once both with and without a reservation. It is a popular campground so in high season I would not count on being able to walk in without a reservation.
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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