Vermilion Ridge Campground
Open for the 2026 season with sites available. Underground mine tours resume Memorial Day weekend 2026 after a two-year closure due to flooding. Surface tours are currently available. Reservations accepted through the Minnesota DNR system.
Flood Advisory issued May 22 at 9:40AM CDT until May 26 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...In Minnesota, St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 345 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 940 AM CDT Friday, minor flooding and high water levels are already occurring. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Oyster River, Ge-be-on-e-quet Creek, Horse River, Shohola Creek, Hustler River, Moose River, Jeanette Creek, Wolfpack Creek, Nugget Creek, Heritage Creek, Portage River, Range Line Creek and Legend Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Northwestern Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Lake Agnes, Crooked Lake, Fourtown Lake, Lac La Croix and Loon Lake. - Flood safety information can be found at www.weather.gov/safety/flood.
About
Vermilion Ridge Campground is the primary camping area at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota's Iron Range country. Opened in 2017, this modern facility features 32 drive-in campsites arranged in four distinct loops, each with 30 and 50-amp electric service, a picnic table, and fire ring with grate. The campground accommodates both tent campers seeking spacious grassy sites and RV campers needing hookups. Facilities include modern shower buildings with hot water, flush toilets, vault toilets distributed throughout, drinking water, and a dump station. Free WiFi covers most developed areas. Three ADA-accessible sites and three pull-through sites serve campers with specific needs. Three group camps with screened picnic shelters accommodate larger parties up to 30-50 people, and eight camper cabins are located nearby for those preferring roofed accommodations. Lake Vermilion, one of Minnesota's largest and most scenic lakes with over 40,000 acres of water and 365 islands, offers excellent walleye and muskie fishing just minutes from the campground. The park's signature attraction is the Soudan Underground Mine, where visitors descend 2,341 feet to the 27th level of Minnesota's oldest, deepest, and richest iron mine.
Directions
From Soudan, travel approximately one mile east on Highway 169 toward Ely. The campground entrance is on the south side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 130ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (218) 300-7000 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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