Best RV Parks near Ely, MN
Looking for the best options for RV camping near Ely? Finding a place to camp in Minnesota with your RV has never been easier. Each RV campsite offers quick access to one or more of Ely's most popular destinations.
Best RV Sites Near Ely, MN (60)
1. Headquarters RV Park
Crane Lake, Minnesota6 Reviews•31 Photos•35 SavesHeadquarters RV Park is located near Voyagers National Park and in the heart of the Voyager Country ATV trail system. We are a quiet, family owned, pet friendly RV Park. Our address is 7070 Crane Lake Road in Crane Lake Minnesota. You can drive your ATV from our place to the ATV trails. We have some walking tails in the park as well as trails you can take your pets on. There is a playground, horseshoe pit as well as a place to play bocce ball.
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$45 - $60 / night
2. Hillmans RV Park
Winton, Minnesota1 Review•7 Photos- Pets
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- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. West 40 RV Park
Virginia, Minnesota2 Reviews•1 Photo•5 SavesLet us be your base-camp when you come to enjoy the Gilbert or any of our local attractions. We are family-owned since 2004 and provide a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of open space so you can roam about. We offer the best camping value in Gilbert!
There are 22 drive-through, full-hookup sites for large campers or RV's with lots that are 75 feet long. We also have 17 individual back-in sites that are between 40-70 feet. These are all great spots to set up camp while you explore the Mesabi Iron Range. Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table, plus 20, 30 or 50 amp electric. Many of our back-in sites have water and sewer.
We have four exclusive tent sites, two group tent sites(up to four tents per group site) and eight additional tent/small camper sites bordering wooded areas. Some have electric and others are rustic. All tent sites have nearby water for cooking. Restrooms or porta-potties are just a short walk. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic tables.
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- Reservable
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4. Babbitt RV and campground
Be the first to review!Babbitt, Minnesota•1 SaveBabbitt Campground & RV Park is a new campground that will open the spring of 2023.
Welcome to Northeast Minnesota’s newest Campground & RV Park nestled amongst the pine trees, adjacent to the Southern shores of Birch Lake near the town of Babbitt. We offer large full hook up sites, a full-service shower house/restroom, a camp store that offers firewood, ice, soft drinks, ice cream, camping supplies, and gift items. Our facility also houses a fish cleaning house and extra parking for boat trailers and ATVs for your convenience.
The Campground is located within walking distance to Birch Lake, Babbitt’s Public Beach, Heartland ATV Trail, and a paved bike path to allow easy access to leisure activities such as fishing, boating, ATVing, swimming, or just enjoying the nature of the north woods. We are also only a short drive to many of the area’s attractions such as The International Wolf Center, The North American Bear Center, The Dorothy Molter Museum, multiple golf courses including Babbitt, Ely, The Wilderness, and Giants Ridge, restaurants, and local shopping in Babbitt and Ely.
Come stay a day, a week, a month, or the whole season. We gladly welcome your visit!
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$32 - $51 / night
5. Fortune Bay Resort Casino and RV Park
Be the first to review!Tower, Minnesota•2 Saves- Pets
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- Reservable
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8. South Kawishiwi River Recreation Area
Ely, Minnesota5 Reviews•27 Photos•28 SavesKawishiwi Lake is a lovely campground in a birch stand on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It provides an excellent campsite for people entering or exiting the BWCAW via the Kawishiwi Lake Entry Point. The BWCAW boundary is the shore of the lake, so motors are not allowed on the lake and if you plan on putting a canoe in the water at all, you will need a day use permit available at a kiosk at the access point. ACTIVITIES Camping: Please use facilities provided such as fire rings, tent pads, and latrines. Pack out all waste, do not burn paper or other garbage. Water from lakes must be treated, boiled, or filtered before use. Noise limits enforced, respect your fellow campers. Fishing Recreational Vehicles: Sites are pull-in and not specifically designed for RVs; however, all five of the sites at Kawishiwi Lake are longer than 21 feet and may accommodate an RV. Swimming: Unlike many northcountry lakes with shores of rocks and boulders, the shore of Kawishiwi at the campground is a gradual slope which provides swimming opportunities. There is no designated swimming area or lifeguards, and swimming is at your own risk.
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- Reservable
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9. Silver Rapids Lodge
Winton, Minnesota3 Reviews•14 Photos•14 SavesLocated just 4 miles outside of Ely (on the edge of the Boundary Waters), Silver Rapids is located on a vast private peninsula with water on three sides, allowing for some of the best fishing around. You can discover the waterway amongst the 20 miles of open shoreline on any of the four lakes to which you’ll have access.
The Tomahawk snowmobile trail is located right outside the lodge. Spend the day snowmobiling and exploring the local trails. Come back to enjoy a nice dinner and relax in our Hearthside Lounge. Cross country ski on our private groomed trails. Try your luck ice fishing right outside your cabin. We have plenty to do to occupy your time.
Clean, lakeside cabins, motel suites, or camp sites Full bar and restaurant Fire pits and charcoal grills available with cabins Docks with electrical hook-up Private hiking/cross country ski trails Pet Friendly Access to Snowmobiling & ATV Trails On site live bait Lake maps Gift shop Fish cleaning house Waterfront gas pumps Dry/split firewood Shower house Full RV hook up Wireless Internet available in the lodge- Pets
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$40 / night
10. Wildhurst Campgrounds
Finland, Minnesota6 Reviews•9 Photos•41 SavesWe offer a chance to discover the North Country. Explore the area on an ATV, a snowmobile, snowshoes or on foot and return to the warmth of a cozy fire in our lodge. Wildhurst is a private lodge and campground tucked into 40 acres of wilderness located in the Sawtooth Mountains. Bears, moose and grouse are common sightings along the many trails and creeks that surround Wildhurst. With direct access to the ATV/snowmobile trails, the adventure is endless.
Each campsite is located in a private, rustic setting with fire rings and picnic tables. Four RV sites with 40 amp and water, dry lodge rooms and soon to be added Yurts! Our log cabins are rustic with electric, propane heat, mini fridge, microwave and screened porches with a log swing overlooking Wildhurst Creek. All sites and rooms come with 24/7 access to the shower rooms.
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Recent RV Reviews In Ely
288 Reviews of 60 Ely Campgrounds
Lake Jeanette Campground & Backcountry Sites
Lake Jeanette
Quiet Campground with plenty of wooded area between campsites for privacy. Mix of RV/Travel Trailers and Tent campers. Vault toilets and drinking water available. Our site did not have direct clear access to the water, but we walked past other sites that did. Boat launch available right at the entrance to the campground. Our site fit our 30’ travel trailer with left slide just fine and plenty of room for the truck. Overflow parking available near the campground entrance for a small fee. Clean and well kept! Would definitely recommend
Aspen Resort & Campground
Nice location
Camp ground right on a large lake, family owned and well maintained.
Pine Acres Resort and Campground
MUST STAY LOCATION
Great primitive campsite to hit on the way to Voyaguers National Park. Everyone says stay at Woodenfrog or Ash because it’s close to the park but those parks are very primitive. If you do not have a portable shower or don’t mind using a “hole-on-the-ground” toilet then Pine Acres is a great primitive campsite. There are portable potty’s around the campsite, out houses but they also have full functioning bathrooms and showers. There is a train that goes through across the lake but it stops around 10pm so horns aren’t going off while you’re sleeping. Wonderful staff very friendly. My go-to-place when I come back up here.
Silver Rapids Lodge
Sadly not a great experience
Friendly staff. Mostly empty campground. One neighbor was loud all night. ATV noises super loud partying. Not nice. Lake side Campspots have amazing view. The staff was friendly. We Ware a family of 4
Cadotte Lake
Very nice family campground
Very nice campground for the family. Sort of has a mix of rustic and not rustic camping. Has a lovely beach just a few steps away from campsites. The fishing peer is more like a look out as it’s not in the water and even 20’ out from it it’s pretty shallow yet. Other than that it’s a nice camp ground.
Sullivan Lake Campground
Sullivan Lake is awesom
Been a long time user of Sullivan lake campground. Love the rusticity of it and the quietness of it. So quit you can feel the grouse Drumming’s deep within your soul. Highly recommend.
Wildhurst Lodge and Campground
Used to be Much Nicer
We stayed at Wildhurst about 20 years ago and had a great time, even got to see an mini-air show overhead with USAF F-16s out of Duluth doing maneuvers overhead. So, when the State Forest campgrounds were closed last spring for storm cleanup, we decided to take a cabin there. Not going back. The new owners are trying; I'll give them that. They're friendly, the little restaurant isn't bad, but the latrines (outhouses) really need to be rebuilt. I mean REALLY. Lime on the toilet seat. Early in the season and the biffys by our cabin were horrible smelling, (And I DO understand that they are open toilets. I was the ranger in a state forest campground for 26 years and had to clean weekly and pump out every year 12 of them.) and if the wind was wrong, we could smell it in our cabin. Cabins were smallish, but comparable to a state park camper cabin, they need updates, paint, roofing, and leveling the floors.
Wildhurst has potential. I wish it was as good as it used to be,
Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Great Place!
We arrived late and set up in the dark, but were pleasantly surprised in the morning. Quiet except for the nature sounds - fronts, owls, loons at night. Hiking trails right out of the campsite.
Superior National Forest Fall Lake Campground
Perfect combo of modern and rustic
This will now be one of our new favorite campgrounds. It’s the perfect mix of modern (lots of nicely spaced electric sites, well maintained shower/bathrooms, on-site store, canoe rentals and more) and rustic. (Wildlife, birds, a stones throw from the BWCA, and gorgeous sunsets.) Be mindful of your camping equipment and the size of the sites - it varies widely. There’s no dump station (closest is in Ely), but there’s a spigot to fill your RV’s water tank. AT&T service was good (2 bars, fast internet and streaming), T-Mobile not so good. (1 bar, slow internet and no streaming) Thanks to the great campground hosts for tips and info too!
Harriet Lake Rustic Campground
Amazing site
Been coming here for years. It's absolutely amazing. It had gotten busy over thr years though.
Sand Lake Rustic Campground
Great rustic site
Two small sites here right next to each other with a fire ring for each. Canoe launch with a small beach. Nice breeze off the lake. New clean pit toilet. No onsite trash. Overall pretty quiet, some fishing traffic, and the nearby cabin owners walk through a couple times a day. We used both sites for the six of us, two cars, a tent, and a teardrop camper.
Superior National Forest Fall Lake Campground
Had the Best Time!
We loved how private the campsites are! The people who run the campground were also super nice!
Lake Jeanette Campground & Backcountry Sites
Last weekend open for the season - very quiet and perfect for our needs
This campground is a forest campground so while there is a vault toilet and solar powered water, it is just that. Not fancy, not frilly. If you are used to camping this way it's perfectly fine. But if you are not, this might not be the right spot for your family.
That said - we are used to it and it's exactly what we expected and wanted.
Sites have plenty of privacy between them - this campground was established a long time ago and actually, many many years ago this are was used as a CCC camp! Little bits of evidence are around if you look for them. That said - lots of space, lots of mature trees and bushes (even this time of year post autumn)
We were in site 5 which had a parking space and then a short walk (lightly downhill) about 20 feet to our picnic table and fire ring in a large area under a giant pine tree with a gorgeous view of the lake! Nice little path to the next site over where our buddy was staying with his dogs.
We had our teardrop to sleep in, but there was no problem getting it backed in (larger RVs might have issues since space is more limited than at giant RV campgrounds). It's $20 to stay with an honor system pay box and that helps keep the sites maintained - I think it's totally worth it.
We had a fire ring with plenty of space for chairs, lots of space for dogs, a lake if we needed to filter water (easy to get to if it's not frozen) and was very quiet. There were definitely spaces that were better for "wind blocks" than others so check em out when you arrive. For this time of year ours was good. There was a HUGE boulder the size of a small house in our buddy's site that blocked the wind so it was great.
Bear Head Lake State Park Campground
Classic Northwoods camping/hiking
Campsite was good size and relatively private in the non electric area. Beautiful park overall and love the proximity from Ely and Lake Vermillion. I did find bear scat near our site so be sure to practice proper bear safety precautions.
Vermilion Trail Campground
Smaller campground in northern MN
This campground is great if you have smaller kids or group camping. Campgrounds are close together and a lot of the great campsitess are already taken by permanent campers. They do have nice bathrooms and showers. We do love the area and the beautiful lake the campground and some sites overlook.
Lake Vermillion - Soudan Mine State Park Campsites — Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Spacious Sites
There were no problems getting to this state park. We pulled into the dump station just before entering the campground(CG) area to get fresh water. While we were there, a park ranger stopped to check us in, including processing us for a free annual MN state park pass for disabled veterans. We followed the site signage to electric(50/30/20 AMP) only site 110, which was an easy back-in. The site was long enough for our 40’ toy hauler to include putting our back patio down and parking our F-450. We especially liked how ample trees and bushes were separating the sites, and you are well away from your neighbors. The site gave us plenty of space to set up our chairs around a nice fire pit and one fine picnic table. Get water as you come into the CG, as the spigots throughout the park do not have threads. The 300 loop has pull-throughs that will handle large rigs, with 312 being the best. We got 5 bars 4G. on Verizon. We put Starlink on the roof and got a decent signal. There was a nice shower house/restrooms where the park also sold firewood. Formal trail systems are throughout the CG and park, and we enjoyed walking our dogs. We really like the variety of RV sites for all sizes of RVs, but it's too bad the CG area has no water views.
Eckbeck Finland State Forest
Private, and usually available mid-summer
We wanted to do some climbing in Tettegouche State Park, but the state park campsites were filled weeks in advance. Fortunately, Eckbeck campground had sites available for us last minute. The sites are spaced apart, making them nice and private.
Trail's End Campground
beautiful, peaceful, but unbearably buggy
The boundary waters is one of my favorite places on earth. But the mosquito hatch at the end of the summer was truly awful. See video for running around trying to keep them off.
Big Rice Lake
Peaceful location
Campground is small with 3 free campsites, all of which can fit a small Rv or travel trailer. There is a boat landing with a vault toilet that was clean. Verizon cell reception of 2 bars. I was able to stream YouTube video.
Fenske Lake Campground
Drive through a nice campground
Fenske Lake Campground, MN: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) Overall Rating: 4 - Great place for a canoe trip, I am told. Also access close by to the boundary waters Price 2023: $10 / night w lifetime senior pass. Usage during visit: During mid week it was pretty busy. Site Privacy: pretty nice Site Spacing: pretty nice Site surface: Gravel Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: There may be occasional road noise in the few sites closer to the entry.
Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Pit Toilets Showers: No Pull Throughs: There are ‘some pullovers’, no separation from cg road. Those in use only had a van or used as tent sites Cell Service (AT&T). We didn’t check at the campground. But, down the road we accessed via a new AT&T tower.
Setting: In the woods Weather: 70’s with a storm in the forecast Bugs: Mosquitoes are moderate. Solar: Not great for fixed panels Rig size: Some sites take large rigs. Check rec.gov for each site before making your reservation. Sites:
Whiteface Reservoir
Private Sites
Whiteface Reservoir Campground, MN: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer) We are only here for 1 night. So, we this is not as thorough campground examination as I’d do if we were here longer. However, the campground is near excellent, with water access near by and at some sites.
Overall Rating: 4.7 Price 2023: $13 and &14 per site with the Lifetime Senior Pass. From the entry kiosk information, it appears that some sites have electricity available at an extra charge.
Usage during visit: 75% full during midweek. Site Privacy: Many sites have a picnic table in a nice, private nook. Site Spacing: SUPERB Site surface: Gravel and pretty level. Reservations: Yes. On Rec.gov, any sites which are available for the 4 days out are listed as first come first serve. We had a few to choose from upon arrival. Looks like first come first serve sites with reservation dates falling within the 4 day first come first serve window have a reservation card hanging. Therefore, we knew how many days the first come first serve sites were available, as we drove by the sites and read their card. Campground Noise: Quiet Road Noise: Absolutely none.
Through Traffic in campground: No problem Electric Hookup: Some sites Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes, there is a spigot in each loop. Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Pit toilets, clean to perfection Showers: No Pull Throughs: I only saw back in sites. Cell Service (AT&T): Spotty internet , 1 bar.
Setting: In a wooded deciduous forest.
Weather: Very nice.
Bugs: Hungry mosquitoes. Solar: Minimal to none.
Host: EXCELLENT. This host provides exceptionally clean sites and bathrooms, expresses kindness and helpfulness, and drove by our site after we arrived at sunset, to make sure we were fine. Super guy. Rig size: Large rigs are fine. Carefully check rec.gov info for each site. But, no worries.
Sites: Lots of great sites. Ours, 17, does not have direct access to the water. Some sites do, which would be handy for canoes. (Sorry, I’m not here long enough to investigate more thoroughly.)Lake Jeanette Campground & Backcountry Sites
Beautiful lake view right from our tent.
This is a small campground but so beautiful. We stayed at site 7. It consisted of "two areas" which was super cool. The "lower level" was where we parked with a decent driveway. It also had the picnic table and fire pit with a gravel area for a tent pad. The "upper area" was up a small hill and there was the amazing view overlooking Jeanette lake. There was a huge rock outcropping overlooking the lake and an area for our 8 woman tent. We had views of the lake from bed. So beautiful! The mosquitoes weren't too bad except right at dusk. The vault toilets were not the best and the sites were rather close but with the right site you wouldn't even know it. Sites 6 and 7 both have the "two areas" with more secluded areas you could tent. Site 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10 all have some level of water access. The people at sites 8 and 9 had kayaks/canoes pulled right into their site. Site 7 has the best overview of the lake but no direct water access. The best part...the loons and ducks at dusk and dawn. One of my favorite things.
Sherwood Forest Campground
Lake Front campground.
Got there after sunset met the host and easily found our campsite. The next morning we awoke to a wonderful view of the lake. Friendly people all around and would highly recommend this campground.
Ninemile Lake Campground
Private, large sites, well maintained
I secured a first-come first-served site after calling a few other places, and we were pleasantly surprised by this campground. The sites were all a good size and surrounded by trees. I could barely see any of our neighbors, they were far away and kept from view. Bathrooms are clean and management is really kind and helpful. The lake is beautiful, with a little beach and swimming area! Reserve far in advance for a lakeside site—they’re gorgeous and all pretty large! Know that there’s about a 10mi gravel road that takes you to the campground. We bought firewood at a place on Hwy 1 for $5 a bundle.
Finland State Forest Campground
Still one of my favorites
Right now the campground looks a little worse for wear. They did extreme tree clearing do to moth damage. The cons: ATV noise, the tree clearing. Paying for the site can be confusing. I paid at tettegouche, QR code didn’t work and yodel didn’t work either. Pros: close to climbing, some really great state parks, SHT trail, fishing. Quieter than tettegouche.
Fisherman's Point City Campground
Beautiful campground
Campground was well kept, not much noise, lots of spaces that have water access. The bathrooms and showers were neat and clean. Easy to checkin online either on-site or before you get there. Very few bugs of any kind.
Toohey Lake Rustic Campground
Very Quiet and Peaceful
Was a pleasure to find Toohey Lake Campground. The lake is very shallow but kayaking was doable.
Guide to Ely
Camping near Ely, Minnesota, offers a fantastic mix of outdoor adventures and serene natural beauty. With several campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot to unwind and explore the great outdoors.
What to do:
- Hiking: There are numerous trails around Ely, including those at Bear Head Lake State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "Beautiful park overall and love the proximity from Ely and Lake Vermillion."
- Fishing: The waters around Baptism River Campground are great for fishing. A reviewer said, "The campground has plenty of sites to see in the area. Plenty of hiking opportunities trails are rough so pulling a wagon with kids is tough but possible."
- Canoeing: Explore the Boundary Waters from Fall Lake Campground. One visitor noted, "The campground is a pretty good haul from Ely so you don't have a lot of traffic in and out of the campground."
What campers like:
- Privacy: Many campers appreciate the spacious sites at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Campground. A review highlighted, "All of the sites are large and spacious with interesting rock features and vegetation that adds to the privacy."
- Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the facilities. One reviewer at Temperance River State Park Campground said, "The pit toilets were clean and did not smell, and the shower house was so clean and nice it felt like home."
- Scenic Views: The stunning views are a big hit. A camper at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground remarked, "The campsite was clean and well taken care of. My daughter and I tented it. It was so much fun!"
What you should know:
- Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in the summer. A visitor at Bear Head Lake State Park Campground warned, "The hike to get to this campsite was rough... there was an unfortunate amount of black flies and mosquitoes."
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Trail's End Campground, have limited amenities. A camper noted, "Some sites have great views of Lake Superior! Showers are in the upper campground."
- Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A reviewer at Gooseberry Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "Attempted to camp here 2 years before, in Sept 2021, but the campground was crowded and booked."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. One family at Burlington Bay Campground appreciated, "Clean showers and located close to Two Harbors."
- Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. A camper at Baptism River Campground said, "The park has excellent mountain bike course and is linked to the paved Gitchie-gumi bike trail."
- Pack Bug Spray: With the presence of mosquitoes, it's essential to bring bug spray. A visitor at Temperance River State Park Campground advised, "The mosquitos were pretty bad when I was here in June, so be prepared with insect repellant."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: RVers should be mindful of site sizes. A camper at Fall Lake Campground mentioned, "Be mindful of your camping equipment and the size of the sites - it varies widely."
- Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, like Baptism River Campground. One reviewer noted, "Variety of sites. Some with electric and some without electric."
- Dump Stations: Some campgrounds lack dump stations, so plan accordingly. A visitor at Bear Head Lake State Park Campground reminded, "Only bummer is the lack of dump/fill station onsite."
Camping near Ely, Minnesota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but being prepared can make all the difference!
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