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Fenske Lake Campground

Picture of Fenske Lake.
Picture of campsite with fire ring and table.
Picture of picnic table and fire ring.
Picture of beach area.
Picture of picnic tables.

About Fenske Lake Campground

Fenske Lake Campground offers visitors an escape to a small, remote campground with large, majestic pine trees and easy access to water. It is a popular base camp for exploring, fishing, hiking, sightseeing and backcountry canoeing in Superior National Forest and the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The campground lies approximately 10 miles outside of Ely, Minnesota.

Number of accommodations: 11

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 8 to Sep 26

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (140)

Review Summary

4.7
140 reviews
5
78.6%
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4
14.3%
20
3
5.7%
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Andy J

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice campsite.

Dave T

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great set up

Andy J

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice campsite.

Dave T

Verified

July 27, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great set up

Heatheer W

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Our campsite was very clean. Easy check-in. Great location.

Heatheer W

Verified

July 17, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Our campsite was very clean. Easy check-in. Great location.

william p

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

#12 site.
Ok site, secluded from other sites.
A trek from parking space to campsite and an ungroomed steep, rocky path to the lake from that campsite (I'm sure it's not meant to be maintained by the park).
Cabins across the lake were kind of annoyingly loud (not all night).
If you want an awesome site with great view on a granite outcropping pick #7. It's a long trek from the parking spot to the site and a decline but worth the view (just pack lighter).
Fishing-don't plan on catching a lot. The regular campers even said so.
Overall, I won't return to this lake because of the trek up and down to the campsites by the lake front sites.
Plenty of other lakes to try!!

william p

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

#12 site.
Ok site, secluded from other sites.
A trek from parking space to campsite and an ungroomed steep, rocky path to the lake from that campsite (I'm sure it's not meant to be maintained by the park).
Cabins across the lake were kind of annoyingly loud (not all night).
If you want an awesome site with great view on a granite outcropping pick #7. It's a long trek from the parking spot to the site and a decline but worth the view (just pack lighter).
Fishing-don't plan on catching a lot. The regular campers even said so.
Overall, I won't return to this lake because of the trek up and down to the campsites by the lake front sites.
Plenty of other lakes to try!!

Steve D

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Nice campground with good amenities.

Steve D

Verified

June 2, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Nice campground with good amenities.

Location Fenske Lake Campground

Address:
Kawishiwi Ranger District
Ely, MN, 55731
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 47.9953 / -91.9139

Elevation: 463 feet

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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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