OutReserve

Fall Lake

Picture of building.
Picture of beach and bench.
Picture of toilet/shower building.
Picture of picnic tables and grills.
Picture of group site picnic shelter and tables.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers
Playground

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 miles along the United States-Canada border.

Number of accommodations: 42

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Birding

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

42 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: BASS
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: BASS
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
021, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
026, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
033, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
041, Loop: LAKE
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: LAKE
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 045, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: NORL
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: NORL
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 063, Loop: NORL
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 GS1, Loop: Voyageurs
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 GS2, Loop: Woodlands
30 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.7
685 reviews
5
83.6%
573
4
10.8%
74
3
2.9%
20
2
0.9%
6
1
1.8%
12

Daniel C

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BASS

5

Great campground, awesome views of the lake at sunset and and immense amount of stars at night, bathrooms are clean and the people that work here are friendly! Will definitely be returning here again.

Katherine T

Verified

July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE

5

Best campsite ever, but the greatest thing about Fall Lake is the ladies who check you in and out at the station. Hats off to you! They are the best!

Aaron S

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE

5

Fall Lake is an absolute delight! The campground is clean and remarkably well-maintained. The staff is amazing! We love coming here!!

Don R

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: BASS

5

Great campground. Very nice sites and very well maintained. Hope to return.

Aaron S

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE

5

Fall Lake is an absolute delight! The campground is clean and remarkably well-maintained. The staff is amazing! We love coming here!!

Don R

Verified

July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: BASS

5

Great campground. Very nice sites and very well maintained. Hope to return.

James C

Verified

July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL

1

We had reserved site 46 because it was near lake and the picture looked nice. The driveway length also said it was 45 ft. . We barely got our 20ft camper into the site. . That was with the back of our camper hanging over the rocks that were at back of site. We could not open our awaking and there a as no where to put our chairs. It really should say tent only.. Fortunately the camp ground host were able to move us to another site. The rest of the week was great.

James C

Verified

July 9, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL

1

We had reserved site 46 because it was near lake and the picture looked nice. The driveway length also said it was 45 ft. . We barely got our 20ft camper into the site. . That was with the back of our camper hanging over the rocks that were at back of site. We could not open our awaking and there a as no where to put our chairs. It really should say tent only.. Fortunately the camp ground host were able to move us to another site. The rest of the week was great.

Glenn C

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LAKE

5

excellent camp hosts; well maintained facilities.

Glenn C

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LAKE

5

excellent camp hosts; well maintained facilities.

Location Fall Lake

Address:
Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169
Ely, MN, 55731
United States

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

Nearby destinations


Last updated: June 4, 2026

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