Join the fun near Superior National Forest. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Superior National Forest is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Minnesota camping adventure.
$28 - $120 / night
"Ranger Review: Brunton Outdoor products at Fall Lake USFS campground in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota
Just got back from over a week in the Superior National Forest, and have reviews of both"
"Camping in October in Northern Minnesota is a great time of year and the fall colors are out of this world! Fall Lake is on the edge of the Boundary Waters and has easy access to it."
$16 - $22 / night
"They were clean and the chipmunks were our pets for the weekend. The docks are convenient for your boats or pontoons. The fishing is phenomenal and beautiful!"
"Minnesota does a nice job with their state parks. The campsites are varied in types, sizes and layouts. Ours works great for our 26’ travel trailer and truck, and includes electrical."
"We also liked the size of the sites as they gave us plenty of space to be away from the action. The sites are wooded and give you loads of privacy."
"Small set of steps brought you up to a magical place. The site was large enough for two tents. The fire pit has a grill rack attached to it. Private sites."
$20 - $162 / night
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Campground Review: My husband and his motorcycle buddies love riding on backroads and scenic byways in our state and National Forests in northern Minnesota"
"The campground had the feel of a being out in the wilderness with the convenience of being close to Ely. I loved camping at South Kawishiwi and will recommend it to my friends."
$20 - $60 / night
"Next time we made sure to snag a site along the lake!"
"This is a small campground with a few pull in and walk up sites. We had a walk up site that was on the side with the lake which was really nice."
$19 - $89 / night
"We showed up around 8 PM on a Friday and was still able to get a spot at this nice, quiet campground. It was a very peaceful spot since the gravel leading To it is quite a few miles off the highway."
"Stayed 2 nights and kayaked close to shore out of the wind. Caught a couple of Northerns. I think other campsites are better but this was the only one available."
$40 / night
"This area has great access to many lakes including the BWCA along with being close to Ely for anything you may have forgotten."
"Some cabins on the lake but very remote.
A great secluded site for a somewhat easy quick getaway. Big enough for a 2/4 tents."
"The kids can run around (and so can the dogs) and no one can really get lost. It was several acres big, covered in tall pines, with little trails all over the place."
"The two short portages to get from the Lake One access weren't too bad and it took us about 3 hours to paddle to a really good campsite. We liked it so much we stayed there for 3 nights."
"If you like primitive wilderness camping but want to be only a short backpack hike away from your car, this campsite is for you!"
GuideThis rustic campground is deep in the Superior National Forest. It is free, quiet, and for those looking to get away from crowds.
GuideSuperior National Forest is one of my favorite places. There is something for everyone!
GuideThis rustic campground within the Superior National Forest is one of the many great options available in the area. There are 7 sites available, vault toilet and a boat launch. All the sites have a pull in area a tent pad spot an picnic table. I only stayed one night, but watching the sunset on the lake from my campsite was wonderful! It’s pretty easy to get too. I use Avenza Maps to keep track of my location in the North woods for piece of mind. It’s quiet campsites let you get lost inalienable the natural beauty around you.
Be careful in early summer, there were 4-5 turtles laying their eggs near the bathrooms. The mosquitos were crazy too. But, that’s Minnesota.
GuideWelcome to Superior National Forest. First come, first serve is not a joke on Labor Day weekend. I didn’t get to camp here, but I grabbed a couple of pics that provide info I didn’t find elsewhere about the campsite. I definitely will be back to stay here. Super secluded. Campsites aren’t on top of each other.
TravelerCute rustic campground on Lake Toohey, near many more lakes and campgrounds in the Superior National Forest. Nice sized sites, about half have lake access, nearly all of them have direct views of the other sites in the campground- that’s a bummer in my book. There’s a single pit toilet near the entrance and dock, every site has a fire ring and picnic table. There’s no garbage pickup so pack out what you pack in! Also there was quite a lot of traffic while we were in the area for a couple weeks, but who could we blame for driving out to the forest like us? We just expected more quiet for how far in the middle of nowhere this place is. Definitely will be spending more time in the area, it’s beautiful up here.
LegendNels Lake is off the Echo Trail north and west of Ely. It is within the Superior National Forest and has an access to the Boundary Water Canoe Area, but the campsites are just outside the official BWCA border. Nels Lake has several backcountry campsites on the lake, all of which ate paddle-in sites, and one you can hike in to. You cant reserve these sites, but you also dont need a BWCA permit nor is there a fee like there is at the official National Forest campgrounds. These campsites are primitive like typical BWCA campsites, there is no picnic table or water pump, but there is a USFS fire grate and a latrine albeit al fresci. We stayed at the himein site, it is very large and private and secluded, with nice lake access for swimmming, paddling, and fishing. You could make this any easy destination weekend campsite, using it a a base for day trips in the area, or stay here one night before launching into a BWCA trip. There are many paddling options nearby, plus also several great hiking trails. We have been here several times and always found this site available so it seems this lovation is not heavily used, all the better for folks who want a secluded BWCA experience with easy access!
LegendIf you like primitive wilderness camping but want to be only a short backpack hike away from your car, this campsite is for you! There are actually two campsites at this location, offset from each other on the lakeshore but close enough for a group to spread out into. This is a backcountry camping exprience on Blackstone Lake, of the Fernburg Trail east of Ely in the Superior National Forest. The trail access is near the Moose Lake entrance to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness. You park your car, then have about a half mile hike in to the campsite. Once you are set up, you have an amzing pristine lake to gaze at or swim in, or paddle on if you portage in a canoe or kayak! Then, you have a maze of hiking trails to hike from the campsite, over rugged roky terrain and to some of the most breathtaking vistas in the area! If you are a rock climber, the cliffs at Ennis Lake are sought after by rock climbers all over the region who are up for the challenging hike in before even tackling the cliffs. Wildlife abounds, pristine wilderness beauty, an amazing opportunity! We came in the third week of June, and experienced no ticks, no bugs, which was blissful!
ScoutNinemile Lake Campground seems to be the gem that no one knows about. I've stayed there multiple times and it has remained my favorite campground. The campground is located in the Superior National Forest along County Road 7 North of Finland, Minnesota. There are 20+ campsites available, with about half with direct lake access. Drinking water is available from the east side of the campground. There is also a landing for boats to be put into the lake and taken out. The campsites near the lake are gorgeous and offer a nice view of the lake. All of the campsites are perfect for tent camping, and all should fit RV's. The campsites may look small at first, but once you enter them you will find that many have passageways that lead to a clearing. Each site has the standard picnic table and fire ring. There is firewood for sale, and boat, kayak, and canoe rentals available.
The lake is beautiful, but not very exciting to swim in because it is quite muddy. There are 3 islands on the lake which I like to explore after a short kayak ride. One of the islands has some large boulders that offer a nice view of the sunset.
Ninemile Lake got it's name because it is nine miles away from Lake superior! The fishing was decent, but the long winter a couple of years ago killed off many of the fish. I believe it was recently restocked.
Ninemile Lake is within driving distance of the Superior Hiking Trail as well as many other trails. There is a hiking trail about a mile long just across the road from the campsite entrance, which also crosses a four wheeling trail.
I found plenty of things to do while staying at Ninemile Lake Campground, and I would recommend it to all types of people who appreciate the outdoors.
LegendThis campground is tucked into the Superior National Forest but off of a main road. Access is easy enough for most rigs other than maybe very large ones.
There are a little over a dozen campsites here with 4 on their own loop in an ATV camping area.
The sites vary in size and access due to trees and foliage so not every rig will fit in every site. And, depending on your rig size, some sites will require a bit more work to level. A handful of sites are reserveable but most are first come, first served.
Site 11 is a prime spot if you can grab it due to size, layout and location.
There are vault toilets and a well available.
Each site also has a fire pit and picnic table.
If you need it, the cell service was very good for T-Mobile and great for Verizon.
Be prepared for mosquitoes and deer flies (in mid-July anyway) but overall, we had a peaceful stay and got a great night's rest.
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