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Reviews (153)
Review Summary
Matthew M
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJune 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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.
Eli H
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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
Dean O
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
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.
Philip W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were very nice.
Philip W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Camp hosts were very nice.
Glenn A
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice clean campground. If there was water available, I couldn't find it!
Glenn A
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND
Nice clean campground. If there was water available, I couldn't find it!
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.
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