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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%
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5.7%
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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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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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Last updated: May 20, 2026

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