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Fall Lake Campground

Superior National Forest, Minnesota

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As of October 2026, Fall Lake Campground is a campground in Superior National Forest, Minnesota with 42 campsites. Fall Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Fall Lake Campground is located at 47.9525° N, 91.7164° W.

people allowed on 40 of 42 sites: 9
people allowed on the largest site: 30

Fall Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

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

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

Campsites at Fall Lake Campground

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Standard 36
Tent 4
Group 2
Accessible 21
Hookups 39

What an RV fits

17 ft1 site
20 ft1 site
24 ft2 sites
26 ft1 site
28 ft5 sites
30 ft4 sites
32 ft2 sites
35 ft8 sites
36 ft1 site
40 ft13 sites

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

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

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
002	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
003	BASS	Standard	9	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
004	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
005	BASS	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
006	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	-
007	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
008	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	-
009	BASS	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
010	BASS	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
011	BASS	Standard	9	28 ft	Electric	Accessible
012	BASS	Standard	9	28 ft	Electric	Accessible
013	BASS	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
014	BASS	Standard	9	24 ft	Electric	Accessible
015	BASS	Standard	9	36 ft	Electric	Accessible
016	BASS	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
017	BASS	Standard	9	28 ft	Electric	Accessible
018	BASS	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	-
020	LAKE	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	-
021	LAKE	Tent	9	-	Electric	-
022	LAKE	Standard	9	28 ft	Electric	-
023	LAKE	Standard	9	32 ft	Electric	-
024	LAKE	Standard	9	32 ft	Electric	-
025	LAKE	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	-
026	LAKE	Tent	9	-	-	-
027	LAKE	Standard	9	35 ft	Electric	-
028	LAKE	Standard	9	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
029	LAKE	Standard	9	26 ft	Electric	-
032	LAKE	Standard	9	28 ft	Electric	-
033	LAKE	Tent	9	-	-	-
034	LAKE	Standard	9	17 ft	Electric	-
041	LAKE	Tent	9	-	-	-
044	LAKE	Standard	9	30 ft	Electric	-
045	NORL	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
046	NORL	Standard	9	20 ft	Electric	-
048	NORL	Standard	9	24 ft	Electric	-
056	NORL	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
058	NORL	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
061	NORL	Standard	9	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
062	NORL	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
063	NORL	Standard	9	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
GS1	Voyageurs	Group	30	40 ft	Electric	-
GS2	Woodlands	Group	20	40 ft	Electric	-

About Fall Lake Campground

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, first-served. Many sites at Fall Lake are made to accommodate RVs including pull-through sites. Trees provide privacy between most campsites. The facility is very accessible.

A store, canoe rentals, firewood and ice are available at the facility, and a campground host is on-site during the season.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled among majestic pine and abundant aspen and fir trees, providing the ultimate northwoods setting. Average summer temperatures are a pleasant 60-75 degrees. Birds and wildlife are abundant.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Guests may want to take a day trip to the Dorothy Molter Museum, International Wolf Center, North American Bear Center, Ely-Winton History Museum or Soudan Mine.

By far the most popular nearby attraction is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Over one million acres in size, the Boundary Waters contain over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.

Rules and notices at Fall Lake Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

The northern portion of Fall Lake near the campground is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildreness, Visitors to the Wilderness are required to be in possession of a valid BWCAW permit, For questions about the specific BWCAW regulations contact the US Forest Service at (218) 365-7600.

All reservable sites, except 26, 33 and 41 (tent-only) have electric hookups; sites 5, 10, 15, 16, 18 and 62 have 20, 30 and 50 amp service available

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).

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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Fall Lake Campground FAQ

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

Fall Lake Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 42 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Fall 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 Fall Lake Campground have?

Fall Lake Campground has 42 campsites.