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Fenske Lake Campground

Kawishiwi Ranger District, Ely, Minnesota, United States

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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)

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Review Summary

4.7
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5
78.6%
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Michael S

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July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

This is one of Minnesota’s best kept secrets. Large secluded campsites on a beautiful lake. Sure there aren’t many amenities but you come here for the beauty not the shower. The camp hosts are amazing too. They were so helpful when I needed assistance!

Thomas M

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July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Nice secluded campsites affording privacy

Stephen H

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Close to bwca for day trips

Stephen H

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July 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Close to bwca for day trips

Jordan S

Verified

July 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great place for a family trip! Don’t mind the millions of mosquitoes

Jordan S

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July 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Great place for a family trip! Don’t mind the millions of mosquitoes

Macyn H

Verified

May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, quiet campsite. Campsite host was incredibly understanding and helpful. Amazing experience here at Fenske

Macyn H

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May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful, quiet campsite. Campsite host was incredibly understanding and helpful. Amazing experience here at Fenske

Chris S

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October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Campsite 10 had a spectacular view! We also discovered the picnic area and played some board games. We love being so close to the start of the Ely Half Marathon :)

Chris S

Verified

October 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Campsite 10 had a spectacular view! We also discovered the picnic area and played some board games. We love being so close to the start of the Ely Half Marathon :)

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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