Best Cabin Camping near Ely, MN
Cabins near Ely offer rustic to modern accommodations with varying amenities based on location. Bear Head Lake State Park provides cabins in a wooded setting with access to hiking trails and fishing. Canoe Country Campground and Cabins features electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities. "We stayed 2 nights in a cabin and tent camped 2 nights on a camp site. This area has great access to many lakes including the BWCA along with being close to Ely for anything you may have forgotten," notes one visitor. Lake Vermillion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park also provides cabin rentals with picnic tables, toilets, and trash service.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are available depending on location. Silver Rapids Lodge offers accommodations ranging from small 4-6 person units to larger cabins sleeping up to 24 people. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months from May through September. Pet policies vary significantly between properties, with some cabins being pet-friendly while others, like Lake Vermillion-Soudan cabins, prohibit pets entirely. A camper wrote, "The campground is very quiet but the fall scenery is beautiful. Clean campsites with plenty to do. Hiking, bicycling, fishing etc."
Most cabins include basic furniture but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from primitive fire rings with grates to more equipped setups with refrigerators. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations including Bear Head Lake State Park and Silver Rapids Lodge. Ely provides convenient access to supplies with two large grocery stores. According to one visitor, "The city of Ely is close for supplies and grocery shopping. Two large grocery stores. Friendly people throughout this town." Williams and Hall Outfitters and several other cabin providers maintain small markets for basic provisions, though selection is limited.
