Fall Lake

Kawishiwi Ranger District, 1393 Highway 169, Ely, Minnesota, United States
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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.

Available sites

42 total sites
RV Sites 38 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 4 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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Birding

Birding

Year-round
Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground 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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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42 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: BASS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 021, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 026, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 027, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 033, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 034, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
⛺ 041, Loop: LAKE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 044, Loop: LAKE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 056, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 058, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 061, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 063, Loop: NORL RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 GS1, Loop: Voyageurs RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 GS2, Loop: Woodlands RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

Reviews

764 reviews

Summary

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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

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2 stars 1.0% (8)
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Robert R

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October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: LAKE

Great campground. Lot of space between sites. Well maintained, beautiful campground. Friendly staff. The only downside is that they don't have a dump station in the park.

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Tom S

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October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BASS

Fall Lake Campground is well maintained and an excellent setting for an outdoor experience. The staff excels in customer service.

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Tom S

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October 5, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BASS

Fall Lake Campground is well maintained and an excellent setting for an outdoor experience. The staff excels in customer service.

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Mike M

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October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BASS

What a beautiful park, great campsites, and lovely lake area. If you are arriving after the park office is closed, call ahead for the key code to the bathrooms. Otherwise, you won't be able to use them... speaking from experience. ;)

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Mike M

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October 3, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: BASS

What a beautiful park, great campsites, and lovely lake area. If you are arriving after the park office is closed, call ahead for the key code to the bathrooms. Otherwise, you won't be able to use them... speaking from experience. ;)

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Kelly C

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October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LAKE

Fabulous campground and staff. Beautiful lake sites. Great kayaking lake.

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Kelly C

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October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LAKE

Fabulous campground and staff. Beautiful lake sites. Great kayaking lake.

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James S

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 063, Loop: NORL

We try to stay at Fall Lake every year in September. At that time of year it is our favorite Minnesota campground. Canoeing, fishing, grouse hunting, and leaf peeping along with an afternoon in Ely are always on our calendar of things to do.

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Terry Z

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 061, Loop: NORL

Best campground I have stayed at.

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Tara G

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September 30, 2021 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE

A beautiful campground with wonderful colors in the fall! Highly recommend taking a canoe out on the lake.

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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...

Nearest town

Ely, MN - 8.2 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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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