Fall Lake

About

Fall Lake Campground is nestled among pine, aspen, and fir trees on the shore of Fall Lake in Superior National Forest, providing the quintessential northwoods camping experience. The campground features 64 sites, most with electrical hookups (20/30/50 amp service), plus two group sites. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables at every site. A concessionaire operates an on-site store offering canoe rentals, firewood, and ice. The campground opens in early May to coincide with walleye fishing season. Anglers target walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, crappie, perch, and bluegill. A swimming beach and playground make it family-friendly, while a 1.5-mile hiking trail leads to a viewing platform. The northern portion of Fall Lake lies within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, where permits are required; the southwestern portion remains open to unrestricted boating. Nearby attractions include the Dorothy Molter Museum, International Wolf Center, North American Bear Center, and the historic Soudan Mine. The town of Ely hosts popular events including Fourth of July fireworks, the Blueberry Festival in late July, and the Harvest Moon Festival in mid-September.

Directions

From Ely, go east on Highway 169 for 4.5 miles (becomes County Road 18). Turn left on County Road 182 and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.