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Birch Lake Campground

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

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As of September 2026, Birch Lake Campground is a campground in Superior National Forest, Minnesota with 21 campsites. Birch Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Birch Lake Campground is located at 47.7569° N, 91.7836° W.

people allowed on 18 of 21 sites: 9
people allowed on the largest site: 45

Birch Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 12 Months
Taxes apply
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights
Book up to: 6 Months
Tribal discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Birch Lake Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Birch Lake Campground

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Standard 18
Cabin 2
Group 1
Accessible 3
Hookups 1

What an RV fits

10–14 ft1 site
20–24 ft1 site
30–34 ft1 site
35–39 ft2 sites
40–44 ft1 site
45–49 ft5 sites
50–54 ft3 sites
55–59 ft3 sites
65–69 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Birch Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	North	Standard	9	45 ft	-	Accessible
013	North	Standard	9	50 ft	-	-
014	North	Standard	9	66 ft	-	-
015	North	Group	45	-	Electric, Water	-
017	South	Standard	9	40 ft	-	-
018	South	Standard	9	56 ft	-	-
019	South	Standard	9	39 ft	-	-
020	South	Standard	9	55 ft	-	-
021	South	Standard	9	48 ft	-	-
023	South	Standard	9	50 ft	-	-
024	South	Standard	9	49 ft	-	-
025	South	Standard	9	14 ft	-	-
026	South	Standard	9	54 ft	-	-
027	South	Standard	9	48 ft	-	-
028	South	Standard	9	48 ft	-	-
029	South	Standard	9	30 ft	-	-
030	South	Standard	9	57 ft	-	-
031	South	Standard	9	36 ft	-	-
032	South	Standard	9	21 ft	-	-
Popple Cabin	South	Cabin	6	-	-	Accessible
Tamarak Cabin	South	Cabin	6	-	-	Accessible

About Birch Lake Campground

Overview

Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing, boating and other recreational activities.

Recreation

Fishing, boating and canoeing are popular on Birch Lake. Anglers can use the boat ramp or try their luck from shore to catch northern pike, perch, crappie and walleye. There are no horsepower limitations for boats on the lake.

The shoreline is inviting for campers interested in canoeing. Families also enjoy berry picking during the summer and early fall months.

View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.

Facilities

The campground features shaded campsites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill. Campsites are organized into two loops, all near the water and well-separated by dense forest. The north loop also has a group site to accommodate up to 45 people with eight back-in parking spurs and an open play area. The south loop has two camper cabins. These cabins are two room cabins with two sets of bunk beds (4 beds) in the back bedroom, and a main area with a table, chairs, and futon in the front room. The cabins sleep up to 6 persons and offer the indoor/outdoor camping experience with a front porch. A heater is provided for those cooler Minnesota nights. Please note: guests must supply their own linens and supplies; no electricity, water or indoor kitchen. Vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water are provided, and firewood is available for purchase.

Natural Features

Birch Lake covers 7,628 acres and is one of a series of lakes in the area. The campground lies in aspen and birch forest. Birds and wildlife are abundant.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (218) 365-2963.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.

Campers can also explore the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Over 1-million acres in size, the Boundary Waters extends nearly 150 miles along the United States-Canada border and contains over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.

Rules and notices at Birch Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Birch Lake Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Off-road and all-terrain vehicles are not allowed during camping season.

During the walk-in season, please contact the local USFS for information.

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Click here to learn more about Superior National Forest Superior National Forest

Don't move firewood: To limit the spread of invasive tree-killing pests, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Some states have quarantines and may confiscate your firewood. Please help protect our forests from invasive species by obtaining your firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org for more information.

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Birch Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Birch Lake Campground?

Birch Lake Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Birch Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Birch Lake Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Birch Lake Campground have?

Birch Lake Campground has 21 campsites.