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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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September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 027, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
The best campground and campsite yet in a 3week long trip to a dozen places! Lake views are stunning. Lake side path is well maintained. Canoes for rent. Well maintained steps and driveways. Our favorite so far
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September 5, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Everything was clean and tidy. The campground host (Julia) was an excellent source of information and helped us with our campground orientation. A memorable experience!
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September 5, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Everything was clean and tidy. The campground host (Julia) was an excellent source of information and helped us with our campground orientation. A memorable experience!
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September 5, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Everything was clean and tidy. The campground host (Julia) was an excellent source of information and helped us with our campground orientation. A memorable experience!
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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
This campground is a must to stay at. Relatively small with large private sites - electric only. The camp ground host was terrific. She maintained the sites and the vault toilets were immaculate even to the degree of having a floral arrangement, scent and anti bacterial soap.
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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
This campground is a must to stay at. Relatively small with large private sites - electric only. The camp ground host was terrific. She maintained the sites and the vault toilets were immaculate even to the degree of having a floral arrangement, scent and anti bacterial soap.
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September 3, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
This campground is a must to stay at. Relatively small with large private sites - electric only. The camp ground host was terrific. She maintained the sites and the vault toilets were immaculate even to the degree of having a floral arrangement, scent and anti bacterial soap.
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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Thought the host needed some help in making sure the bathrooms had ample toilet paper...she never came and asked how everything was or if we needed anything...they do a great job at Whiteface Reservoir....we were there during the Greenwood fire and she never came around to let us know the circumstances if there would be an evacuation or nothing to worry about...have had much better hosts previous years
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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Thought the host needed some help in making sure the bathrooms had ample toilet paper...she never came and asked how everything was or if we needed anything...they do a great job at Whiteface Reservoir....we were there during the Greenwood fire and she never came around to let us know the circumstances if there would be an evacuation or nothing to worry about...have had much better hosts previous years
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August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
Thought the host needed some help in making sure the bathrooms had ample toilet paper...she never came and asked how everything was or if we needed anything...they do a great job at Whiteface Reservoir....we were there during the Greenwood fire and she never came around to let us know the circumstances if there would be an evacuation or nothing to worry about...have had much better hosts previous years
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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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