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372 reviews
South Kawishiwi River is a beautifully maintained campground with well-spaced, clean sites and friendly camp hosts who ensure excellent upkeep, including impressively clean vault toilets. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, great water access for canoeing, and lovely swimming spots nearby. While there are occasional issues with mosquitoes and site sizes, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for campers.
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June 24, 2022 Stayed at: 031, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
We were there in early June and the site had not been mowed so the mosquitos were horrible they would have been bad any way but with the long grass they were that much worse. The toilets were spotless as always so I don't like to complain. This is a great campground one of my favorites, I just happened to be there when the mower was broke down
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June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Our site was beautiful, probably the nicest we’ve ever had (terraced from RV parking, steps down to fire ring & picnic table, more steps down to the lake with a perfect fishing spot, gorgeous view of the lake,) the camp host was very nice, bathrooms immaculate (and so nicely decorated 😊) and the park, in general, was so lovely and clean, but the mosquitos and black flies were so thick we couldn’t enjoy being outside, they invaded our motor home & we got bitten so badly, we had to end our stay a day early. We talked with a local man who was bringing his boat in and he said this is the time of year the bugs are especially bad, so maybe we’ll come back in the fall.
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June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Our site was beautiful, probably the nicest we’ve ever had (terraced from RV parking, steps down to fire ring & picnic table, more steps down to the lake with a perfect fishing spot, gorgeous view of the lake,) the camp host was very nice, bathrooms immaculate (and so nicely decorated 😊) and the park, in general, was so lovely and clean, but the mosquitos and black flies were so thick we couldn’t enjoy being outside, they invaded our motor home & we got bitten so badly, we had to end our stay a day early. We talked with a local man who was bringing his boat in and he said this is the time of year the bugs are especially bad, so maybe we’ll come back in the fall.
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June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Our site was beautiful, probably the nicest we’ve ever had (terraced from RV parking, steps down to fire ring & picnic table, more steps down to the lake with a perfect fishing spot, gorgeous view of the lake,) the camp host was very nice, bathrooms immaculate (and so nicely decorated 😊) and the park, in general, was so lovely and clean, but the mosquitos and black flies were so thick we couldn’t enjoy being outside, they invaded our motor home & we got bitten so badly, we had to end our stay a day early. We talked with a local man who was bringing his boat in and he said this is the time of year the bugs are especially bad, so maybe we’ll come back in the fall.
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May 31, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
The campground host Dan was a stand up guy. Great service and very helpful.
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May 31, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
The campground host Dan was a stand up guy. Great service and very helpful.
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May 31, 2022 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
The campground host Dan was a stand up guy. Great service and very helpful.
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May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Great camp host, he was friendly & did a good job.
The bathrooms were very clean.
Little flying bugs I believe were gnats where unbearable. I didn't want to be outside even with deep woods off bug spray.
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May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Great camp host, he was friendly & did a good job.
The bathrooms were very clean.
Little flying bugs I believe were gnats where unbearable. I didn't want to be outside even with deep woods off bug spray.
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May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Great camp host, he was friendly & did a good job.
The bathrooms were very clean.
Little flying bugs I believe were gnats where unbearable. I didn't want to be outside even with deep woods off bug spray.
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Kawishiwi Ranger District, Ely, MN 55731 United States
Elevation: 449 ft
From Ely, Minnesota, travel about 10.3 mi south on State Highway 1 toward Lake Superior. Turn left onto the campground road.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 3,240
Nearby city: Duluth, MN
Approx. 73 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 1,470 ft
Ely, MN
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