Can you reserve a site at Fall Lake?

Yes, Fall Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Fall Lake have?

66 sites in total, of which 62 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Fall Lake?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Fall Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Fall Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Fall Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Fall Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Fall Lake, Minnesota — 62 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

The facts

Season: May 1 – October 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
62 bookable sites
66 sites in total, including non-bookable
26 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: BASS, LAKE, NORL, Voyageurs, Woodlands

Site types

50 Standard Electric
9 Tent Only Nonelectric
4 Management
2 Group Standard Electric
1 Tent Only Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

66 campsites at Fall Lake

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001 HOST	BASS	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
002	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	♿ 🐾
003	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	♿ 🐾
004	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	♿ 🐾
005	BASS	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
006	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
007	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	♿ 🐾
008	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
009	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	♿ 🐾
010	BASS	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
011	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	9	♿ 🐾
012	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	9	♿ 🐾
013	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
014	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	9	♿ 🐾
015	BASS	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	36 ft	9	♿ 🐾
016	BASS	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
017	BASS	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	9	♿ 🐾
018	BASS	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
019 HOST	BASS	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
020	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
021	LAKE	Tent Only Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	9	🐾
022	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	9	🐾
023	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	9	🐾
024	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	9	🐾
025	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
026	LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
027	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
028	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	♿ 🐾
029	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	9	🐾
030	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	♿ 🐾
031	LAKE	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
032	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	9	🐾
033	LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	9	🐾
034	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	17 ft	9	🐾
035	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
036	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
037	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
038	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
039	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
040	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	🐾
041	LAKE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	9	🐾
042	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	🐾
043	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	9	♿ 🐾
044	LAKE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	🐾
045	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
046	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	9	🐾
047	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
048	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	9	🐾
049	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	9	🐾
050	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
051	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	9	🐾
052	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	9	🐾
053	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	🐾
054	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	9	🐾
055	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	9	🐾
056	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
057	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
058	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
059	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
060	NORL	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	9	🐾
061	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	9	♿ 🐾
062	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
063	NORL	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	9	♿ 🐾
064 MANAGER	NORL	Management	—	Gravel	—	1	🐾
GS1	Voyageurs	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	30	🐾
GS2	Woodlands	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	20	🐾

Getting there

Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 miles North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 miles to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 miles to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 miles to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 miles.

47.95250, -91.71639 · 47°57'9.0"N 91°42'59.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 77°F in Jul, down to 16°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	16	22	36	49	63	72	77	75	66	51	35	21
Low °F	-4	0	14	27	41	51	56	55	46	33	20	4
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Fall Lake

Can you reserve a site at Fall Lake?: Yes, Fall Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Fall Lake have?: 66 sites in total, of which 62 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Fall Lake?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Fall Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Fall Lake.
Does Fall Lake have hookups?: Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Fall Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Fall Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Fall Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Fall Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$28/night
Electric: Additional $7 at 30 amp sites, additional $9 at 50 amp sites.
$100/night or $120/night

Restrictions:

Maximum of 9 people per site. There is space for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (such as a boat trailer). Additional vehicles at the site require additional half fee and must park on the spur. No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic. ATVs not allowed.

Accessibility:

All shower buildings are accessible.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Norway Lake 12.7 mi · Facility
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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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