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Fenske Lake Campground

Picture of Fenske Lake.
Fenske Lake Campground
Fenske Lake Campground
Picture of campsite with fire ring and table.
Fenske Lake Campground

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

Campground Amenities

  • Beach Access
    Beach Access
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
006, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
007, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
9 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$65.00
/ per night

Reviews (51)

Review Summary

4.8
51 reviews
5
80.4%
41
4
15.7%
8
3
3.9%
2
2
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0
1
0.0%
0

Charles L

Verified

September 22, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Very nice campground close to the Boundary Waters. Quiet and well kept. It's next to a lake, and on a paved road. There is a fishing pier and a swimming area. I will be back!

Kevin T

Verified

August 29, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Seamless and quiet

don a

Verified

August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Nice campground. Lots of privacy. Bathrooms were immaculate.

Eric V

Verified

August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Perfect jump off for our BWCAW trip. The campground was well maintained and it seemed most campsites were situated with significant privacy. Great experience

lisa p

Verified

August 2, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

3

Campsite was very clean and well kept. The host was very kind. The area and lake are gorgeous.
Access to the lake from campsites was not the easiest and noise from the resort/rental cabins across the bay was pretty constant and louder then I wanted to be around on my "Northwoods" vacation.

Glenn A

Verified

July 23, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Nice clean campground. If there was water available, I couldn't find it!

Philip W

Verified

July 17, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Camp hosts were very nice.

Dean O

Verified

June 25, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Small rustic campground on a peaceful lake near the BWCA. Some site maintenance was very well done since prior season. We go same time every year. Love it.

Eli H

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful site that appears to have been recently updated. Having the fire pit down the steps form the parking space created a great secluded site. Small trail for access to the lake from the site

Matthew M

Verified

June 13, 2023 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Our group was astonished at the kindness, hospitality and concern of the camp hosts. They greeted us with tips on how to see the Northern Lights, took photos of our canoe venture at our request, and made special arrangements for us to stay an additional night. It would be hard to imagine a more gracious welcome, not to mention the amazing sites. Fenske is the perfect balance between rugged and glamping. The ideal gateway to the Boundary Waters. We will certainly return.

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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