Fall Lake

Great sites, great facilities, great area, great staff. By far our favorite camp ground

It would be nice to have a few more primitive camp sites available. Fall Lake is set up well for the RV crowd but isn't too good for tent campers and those planning to canoe the BWCA.

There so many wonderful experiences during the week we were at Fall Lake I know I won't remember them all. The staff at the campsite were the best! They were over the top focused on the clients that came there. I witnessed this for us personally, and for others that stopped in to the main building. Oh, and at the main building I found cookies and cupcakes that were baked the night before by the staff and set out for visitors to enjoy! Who does that these days? The staff at Fall Lake, that's who! And the facilities were always clean and ready. They were well maintained and very clean. A welcome sight for people simply wanting to enjoy camping, kayaking, campfires and some fellowship with friends. We will be back.

It would be nice to have a few more primitive camp sites available. Fall Lake is set up well for the RV crowd but isn't too good for tent campers and those planning to canoe the BWCA.

There so many wonderful experiences during the week we were at Fall Lake I know I won't remember them all. The staff at the campsite were the best! They were over the top focused on the clients that came there. I witnessed this for us personally, and for others that stopped in to the main building. Oh, and at the main building I found cookies and cupcakes that were baked the night before by the staff and set out for visitors to enjoy! Who does that these days? The staff at Fall Lake, that's who! And the facilities were always clean and ready. They were well maintained and very clean. A welcome sight for people simply wanting to enjoy camping, kayaking, campfires and some fellowship with friends. We will be back.

Fall Lake Camp Ground has been our "family go to place" for MN camping for nearly 20 years. When we started visiting, all the roads were gravel & the bathroom facilities were out-house pit toilets. Both were fine with us, as we enjoyed the rustic atmosphere. That being said. The USFS has invested a great deal of effort in modernizing the infrastructure to what it is today. Paved roads, manicured private sites and bath house facilities that are second to none in the country. That opinion is based on over 50 years of traveling the lower 48. The only draw back to all the great improvements, is that we use to pull in and camp without a reservation. Word has spread & now you need to plan way ahead to make a reservation to secure a spot. A small price of pre-planning to enjoy what we consider the "Jewel" of Northern Minnesota. The on site management staff are very friendly, helpful & take great pride in providing clean and well kept bathroom facilities & grounds that are meticulously maintained. Direct access to the BWCA as well as easy & close proximity to all Ely & Iron Range / lake country attractions are also a great benefit. Whether you are alone, a couple, family or large group. If you are looking for a place to "get-a-way" and enjoy the best on what Minnesota's North Woods has to offer, you cannot be disappointed. Kudo's to the USFS & Management staff that make Fall Lake Camp Ground such a special place. Thank you

Fall Lake Camp Ground has been our "family go to place" for MN camping for nearly 20 years. When we started visiting, all the roads were gravel & the bathroom facilities were out-house pit toilets. Both were fine with us, as we enjoyed the rustic atmosphere. That being said. The USFS has invested a great deal of effort in modernizing the infrastructure to what it is today. Paved roads, manicured private sites and bath house facilities that are second to none in the country. That opinion is based on over 50 years of traveling the lower 48. The only draw back to all the great improvements, is that we use to pull in and camp without a reservation. Word has spread & now you need to plan way ahead to make a reservation to secure a spot. A small price of pre-planning to enjoy what we consider the "Jewel" of Northern Minnesota. The on site management staff are very friendly, helpful & take great pride in providing clean and well kept bathroom facilities & grounds that are meticulously maintained. Direct access to the BWCA as well as easy & close proximity to all Ely & Iron Range / lake country attractions are also a great benefit. Whether you are alone, a couple, family or large group. If you are looking for a place to "get-a-way" and enjoy the best on what Minnesota's North Woods has to offer, you cannot be disappointed. Kudo's to the USFS & Management staff that make Fall Lake Camp Ground such a special place. Thank you

Fall Lake Campground is one of my favorite places to go - I have been camping here since I was a child. I love the privacy of some of the campsites (we have dogs so this is most important). Shower/Bathroom facilities are very nice. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. Great paths around the shoreline. Lots of variety on the lake - you can go into the boundary waters area or visit main falls at the other part of the lake. It is a bummer you have to pay for a permit to enter the boundary waters area now so this has decreased the time spent in this area of the lake. Bring bug repellent as you typically have to fight off mosquitoes. Also, bring a fly swatter (especially in the boat) to ward off black flies. Not too long ago they added a cell phone tower and we get great reception (Verizon) - nice when you are trying to communicate with someone out in the boat or on an overnight camping adventure and I've had to finish some work project on vacation, so nice I can still go and do this (otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to go). It is a yearly, week-long trip for us and we love it!!

Fall Lake Campground is one of my favorite places to go - I have been camping here since I was a child. I love the privacy of some of the campsites (we have dogs so this is most important). Shower/Bathroom facilities are very nice. Staff has always been friendly and helpful. Great paths around the shoreline. Lots of variety on the lake - you can go into the boundary waters area or visit main falls at the other part of the lake. It is a bummer you have to pay for a permit to enter the boundary waters area now so this has decreased the time spent in this area of the lake. Bring bug repellent as you typically have to fight off mosquitoes. Also, bring a fly swatter (especially in the boat) to ward off black flies. Not too long ago they added a cell phone tower and we get great reception (Verizon) - nice when you are trying to communicate with someone out in the boat or on an overnight camping adventure and I've had to finish some work project on vacation, so nice I can still go and do this (otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to go). It is a yearly, week-long trip for us and we love it!!

Great campground! The sites provide lots of privacy, the restrooms are very clean, hosts are amazing and the location is incredible.