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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
Sarah S
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BASS
The campground and facilities are 5 stars! Experience with the staff.... not so much.
Forrest F
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LAKE
Lovely campsite with a private path down to the lake (perhaps 70 ft away). Campsites are wooded and well spaced apart, so felt private. There was a steep ~20 ft downhill from the parking to the actual camping area which might be inconvenient to campers who are less able. Campground was clean and well maintained. Appreciated that the site office provided rental canoes (old aluminum canoes) for $20 for 24 hours - a good deal given we don't own our own, although the office has quite limited hours. One thing I didn't like is that the bathrooms required an access code - when we arrived at night I didn't know the access code - it was not included in any prior communication (I had to ask another camper for it). The following morning I found a letter posted at the entrance office with my name on it which included the code, but as I arrived at night when the office was closed and already knew my site number, it did not occur to me that I would want to check the office.
Janet B
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BASS
I always camp here to kayak the nearby lakes every FALL. This campground is outstanding; quiet, extremely well maintained, bathrooms very clean, office has items campers need, staff are very helpful and friendly. This park is better than our State parks. I thank all staff for their hard work to keep this campground number one. Looking forward to next FALL.
Sue P
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LAKE
Beautiful campgrounds, clean bathrooms, nice people. We hiked, we canoed and we relaxed.
Stephen D
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: NORL
Our first visit and we loved it! Nice campsites that are isolated from each other with lots of trees around and between each site. The campground hosts were great and very helpful with our questions. Beautiful facility!
Stephen K
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: BASS
Fall Lake is one of the finest campgrounds I've experienced. This is my third visit and I hope to continue coming!
Kevin S
VerifiedOctober 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: NORL
One of our favorite FS campgrounds.
Barry T
VerifiedOctober 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LAKE
Very clean campsites and toilets. Campsites are not crowded together. Good sand beach
Elliot S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: NORL
Very welcoming. Campground hosts were very nice people. Site was more than good with a clean fire pit and a grate over the fire for cooking
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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