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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
14.3%
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5.7%
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Albert B

Verified

January 25, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful lake with well kept campsites. Perfect for a launch point into the BWCA!

Albert B

Verified

January 25, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful lake with well kept campsites. Perfect for a launch point into the BWCA!

Bryan P

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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Bryan P

Verified

September 12, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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Marvin G

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The campground host is a nice, friendly guy who keeps the place in nice shape. It’s nice to paddle the length of Fenske and then go into little Sletten Lake and farther on.

Marvin G

Verified

August 25, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

The campground host is a nice, friendly guy who keeps the place in nice shape. It’s nice to paddle the length of Fenske and then go into little Sletten Lake and farther on.

Tracy H

Verified

August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Always a nice place to visit, bathrooms were very clean, campground hosts were very attentive, would recommend to anyone.

Tracy H

Verified

August 18, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Always a nice place to visit, bathrooms were very clean, campground hosts were very attentive, would recommend to anyone.

Jonathan K

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful Lake, great sites.

Jonathan K

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful Lake, great sites.

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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