Fall Lake Campground

Came here in early August on a Monday at noon and had a few different site options to choose. Nice campground at entry point 24 to the boundary waters. Paved all the way throughout the campground so no problem there. Clean restrooms with flush toilets and a shower for free. Potable water available. They have a beach area for swimming as well as a playground. Little store also has some basics available for sale like ice and they also sell firewood at various spots throughout the campground. The town of Ely is a short drive away (approximately 10 minutes). Multiple restaurants, shops, and grocery stores in town. I recommend going to the nearby Dorothy Molter Museum, as well as the wolf center and bear center. This campground is a great spot to have as a base during your stay near the Boundary Waters!

We arrived mid day to check on availability of sites. There were about six left when we arrived, which is normally not the case. This is unlike most national forest campgrounds, since it had water fill station, electric sites and the nicest bathroom/shower houses we have seen yet. I think the reason is this is one of the main entry/exit points for the boundary waters wilderness canoe area. Those arriving from time out in the wilderness had to rent a site or pay to use the facilities. When we arrived they stated the site was not cleaned yet, since the last campers just left and would send someone over. When they arrived to clean the site the fire pit was cleaned out and picnic table washed. The sites were immaculately kept. All roads in the campground were paved, so there was no dust. The sites had nice privacy. There were a lot of opportunities in the area for hiking and found our favorite one maintained for cross country skiing a few miles away. There was could hike with the dogs off leash and had the trails to ourselves. The kayaking in was great and had nice views. If you plan on venturing out you will need a free permit.

Our site was a non-reservable site. Drove in at 4pm on a Thursday and had no trouble getting in. 30amp service but no water. There is a water station at the check in building so after initial filling of our tank we used a Jerry can for daily water needs. The sites are secluded from each other with both large trees and under brush. There is a swimming beach and playground as well.

Very nice c/g on heavily wooded location alongside Fall Lake. Sites are private, access roads are asphalt with gravel sites. Some sites are pull-through, most back in.

No sewer of dump station, but a free public one is nearby at Visitor Center. Sites have elctric 20-30 AMP, water is nearby.

Town is jumping off spot for the infamous Boundry Water Canoe Area, center for canoe outfitters and biking shops, plenty of ammenities for a remote city near the Canadian border. On each edge of the town is the International Wolf Center and the International Bear Center. Both are modern new facilities and worth your patronage.