Fall Lake

Superior National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ELY, MN, MN

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$130 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (339 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fall-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Fall Lake Campground offers direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness with large, well-spaced sites and excellent amenities including hot showers. Campers consistently praise the peaceful setting, quality facilities, and helpful camp hosts.

Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American mink, white-tailed deer, common loons, ruffed grouse, and snapping turtles are documented in the area.

Insider tips for Fall Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups are available at most sites. Plan for walleye fishing season starting in early May.

Skip Fall Lake if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available).. You're visiting outside May through October (campground is closed seasonally)..

Best time to visit Fall Lake: May through October — Campground operates seasonally; opens early May for walleye fishing season and closes after October..

Nearby campgrounds: South Kawishiwi River (ELY, MN), Fenske Lake Campground (ELY, MN), Birch Lake Campground (ELY, MN), Mcdougal Lake Campground (Tofte, MN).