About Fall Lake
Available sites
42 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
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
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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
Dianne B
VerifiedMay 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campground. Lots of space and trees between sites so feels more private than many other campgrounds. All staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it.
Matthew L
VerifiedMay 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LAKE
This is a very nice campground. The sites had privacy, the bathrooms were clean, and it was relatively quiet. Trailers will require leveling as most of the sites are sloped. We really enjoyed the campground and will likely come back in the future.
John P
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LAKE
Fantastic shower and restrooms. Boat launch is very nice. Will be back!
Gregg G
VerifiedMay 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LAKE
We always enjoy staying at Fall Lake. Very beautiful campground with spacious sites.
Dan J
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BASS
Friendly hosts. Very clean campground. Bathrooms are A+!
Frank D
VerifiedMay 31, 2026 • Stayed at: GS2, Loop: Woodlands
This is a beautiful site, well kept, clean bathrooms and grounds and accommodates groups very well. The only issue is the boat docks were not installed for our visit which is very inconvenient when your group has several boats.
Suzan J
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BASS
Nice campground hosts. All the amenities while also having trees. Good cell coverage too.
Suzan J
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BASS
Excellent campground. Power, showers, all the while having trees. You can’t beat that combination.
Andy L
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LAKE
We loved this camp ground and will come back soon! The Sudan Mine tour was a hit with the kids as was the Wolf Center. We usually go to the Bear Center as well as that is always popular with my kids but decided to skip that this year and just spend the time at our campsite and at the playground at the campground.
Jane K
VerifiedJune 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: NORL
The campground and restrooms are very well maintained. This is one of my all time favorite campgrounds. But there is one problem...the only dump station in town, formerly run by the Ely Chamber of Commerce, is not really open. The former Chamber of Commerce property (that owns the dump station) is for sale and the water has been turned off at the dump station. You can still dump until the property is sold, but there is no water there. The next closest place to dump is in Babbitt (and I was told that this was going to be closed this summer). This is going to be a big problem going forward if there is no dump station and campers have to drive to Virginia. I'm not sure I will be going back unless this lack of dump station is fixed.
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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