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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.
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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
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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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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