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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 mi outside of Ely, Minnesota.

Available sites

11 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

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 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 007, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 010, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 012, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel

Reviews (153)

Review Summary

4.7
153 reviews
5
79.7%
122
4
13.7%
21
3
5.2%
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1.3%
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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.

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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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.

Location & Directions for Fenske Lake Campground

Kawishiwi Ranger District, Ely, MN 55731 United States

Elevation: 463 ft

Getting There

From Ely, Minnesota, travel east on State Highway 169 North (toward Winton) for about 1 mi. Turn left onto County Road 88 and travel about 2 mi. Turn right onto Echo Trail and continue about 7 mi to the campground entrance on the right.

Nearest town

Ely, MN - 12 mi

About 19 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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