Fall Lake
Fall Lake is a national forest campground in Minnesota. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 47.95250, -91.71639
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT: 218-365-7600, CONCESSIONAIRE (SUMMER): 218-365-2963
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fall Lake
Overview Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The campground opens in early May in time for walleye fishing season, making it a popular place for anglers. Others are drawn to Fall Lake for its birding, swimming, hiking and boating opportunities. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border. Recreation Part of Fall Lake lies within the BWCAW, while the rest of the lake is open to unrestricted boating, permits are required to enter the BWCAW. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest. Kids love the campground's swimming beach, playground and picnic area. A 1.5 mile hiking trail is also a favorite pastime for families. Anglers can try their luck for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappie, perch and bluegill. Some campers might be interested in the unique opportunity to view the visitor center's display of replica artifacts found during archaeological digs within the campground and surrounding areas. There's no shortage of popular local events to attend, including the City of Ely's July 4th fireworks, the Blueberry Festival (the last full weekend in July) and the Harvest Moon Festival-mid September. Facilities This lake has some sites that can be reserved and some that are first-come
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Superior Fuel Company · 6.6 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 70 designated routes (42 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cliff Wold's Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Usfs | Free campsite | 2.9 mi | Free | — |
| Pickerel Lake Site 2 | National forest camping area | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Usfs | Free campsite | 3.4 mi | Free | — |
| Pickerel Lake Site 1 | National forest camping area | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.