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scott m
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BASS
Excellent campground. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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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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42 total sitesActivities & Attractions
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Birding
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Fishing
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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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- Beach Access
- 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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005, Loop: BASS
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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006, Loop: BASS
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007, Loop: BASS
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008, Loop: BASS
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009, Loop: BASS
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010, Loop: BASS
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011, Loop: BASS
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012, Loop: BASS
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013, Loop: BASS
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014, Loop: BASS
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015, Loop: BASS
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016, Loop: BASS
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017, Loop: BASS
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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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022, Loop: LAKE
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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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028, Loop: LAKE
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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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044, Loop: LAKE
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Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
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045, Loop: NORL
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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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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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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)
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11.6% (89)
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Donna K
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL
Friendly staff and nice sites and beautiful lake
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Diana W
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: BASS
Very well maintained. All sites in excellent condition and all with a measure of privacy. Restrooms close enough to all sites. Close to so many things to see and do. Onsite canoe rental as well as an excellent beach. During our stay there was a fire ban so no cooking over the coals but had we been able, the fire pits and grates at the sites were at a height and of a quality that would have made cooking a delight.
I personal relish the quiet and folks were respectful. Kids could be kids and dogs were dogs, but people respected other folks need for quiet.
The biggest issue is the difficulty in getting a reservation; the place is so popular that we had a tough time getting what we wanted, even looking 6 months in advance. If you do not have a fast computer you may be out of luck. Glad that there are spaces held for first come first serve, but don't count on getting one. The place was full the entire time we were there.
There are several hosts and a manager on site so if there is a problem it is easy to report it to someone. The hosts do much of the day to day maintenance and, besides keeping the place clean, are easy to find, often knowing about an issue before it is reported.
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scott m
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BASS
Excellent campground. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Donna K
VerifiedAugust 21, 2021 Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL
Friendly staff and nice sites and beautiful lake
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Kenneth Z
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Nicest campground we've ever camped in other than Walt Disney World Fort Wilderness. Well maintained, CLEAN bathrooms and showers. Awesome campsites. Roomy, and mostly level, spaced from other campsites nicely. Not on top of each other!!
Only one little complaint. Dumpsters near restrooms and campsites became a little unbearable in camp. Dumpster was full and did not get emptied in over 3 days. UGH!!! Talk about attracting bears!!!
Otherwise, All staff and hosts were very friendly and accommodating!!!
We will return!!!
Thank you!
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Kenneth Z
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Nicest campground we've ever camped in other than Walt Disney World Fort Wilderness. Well maintained, CLEAN bathrooms and showers. Awesome campsites. Roomy, and mostly level, spaced from other campsites nicely. Not on top of each other!!
Only one little complaint. Dumpsters near restrooms and campsites became a little unbearable in camp. Dumpster was full and did not get emptied in over 3 days. UGH!!! Talk about attracting bears!!!
Otherwise, All staff and hosts were very friendly and accommodating!!!
We will return!!!
Thank you!
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Richard M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BASS
Great experience. Well spaced sites, clean restrooms and wonderful Hosts. Ely is also a fun town to see.
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Richard M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: BASS
Great experience. Well spaced sites, clean restrooms and wonderful Hosts. Ely is also a fun town to see.
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Joseph R
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful quite isolated site close to 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...
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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