| Location | Ely, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $21–$95/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (82 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 66 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 30 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Birch Lake Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights54 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Check dates on HipcampThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Birch Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Ely. It lists 30 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 66 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 019 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (82 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“campsites and grounds are well maintained”
“Lots of vegetation and space between sites made for a good deal of privacy.”
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Birch Lake Campground sits on the wooded edge of Birch Lake, about 13 miles from Ely in Superior National Forest, where aspen and birch stand between most campsites and the water. The site layout is compact but thoughtfully separated into two loops, with a total of 32 camping opportunities: 30 sites set up to serve both RVs and tents, and two glamping-style camper cabins in the south loop. Each campsite is shaded and comes with a picnic table, tent pad and a campfire ring with grill; vault toilets and a hand pump provide basic sanitation and drinking water, and firewood is available for purchase. The north loop includes a group site that can handle up to 45 people and features eight back-in parking spurs and an open play area. The two camper cabins are two-room units with a back bedroom containing two sets of bunk beds (four beds) plus a main room with a table, chairs and a futon; a front porch and a heater extend the camping season, but guests must bring their own linens and supplies and should be aware the cabins have no electricity, running water or indoor kitchen facilities. Recreation on and around Birch Lake is straightforward and water-focused: a public boat ramp gives easy access for boaters and anglers, and there are no horsepower restrictions on the lake, which covers about 7,628 acres and supports northern pike, perch, crappie and walleye. Shoreline access makes canoeing and paddling convenient from the campground, and families often pick berries in summer and early fall in the surrounding forest. Beyond the lake, Birch Lake Campground is a handy jumping-off point for exploring the larger Superior National Forest and the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; the forest offers dozens of lake accesses, fishing piers and hiking opportunities along scenic byways. For up-to-date information on fees, reservations, seasonal openings and trail or route maps, check the U.S. Forest Service recreation pages before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| $21 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $21 |
| 015 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $65 |
| Popple Cabin cabin nonelectric | – | – | $95 |
| Tamarak Cabin cabin nonelectric | – | – | $95 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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