| Location | Ely, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$170/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (114 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 88 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | electric |
| Electrical service | 15A / 30A / 50A |
| RV sites | 31 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Minnesota RV parks with: Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from South Kawishiwi River, 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
South Kawishiwi River is a Recreation.gov campground in Ely. It lists 31 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 71 ft. 24 sites have electric. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 013 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 003 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (114 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“I had a very peaceful stay. It’s a quiet and well kept campground. ”
“This is by far one of my most favorite campgrounds to stay at!! So beautiful and secluded!! The campsites are always clean and the outhouses are the cleanest I have ever used. Also, the camp hosts are very personable and respectful of privacy. Very nice!!! 🤩”
“This park is a gem! Great water access on site - we canoed 2 of our 3 full days. Great campsite! Campground hosts we were very nice people and kept the park in great shape - including super clean bathrooms!”
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Longest RV site listed: 71 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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South Kawishiwi River Campground sits roughly 10 miles south of Ely on State Highway 1, on the Kawishiwi River where calm, cold water threads through mixed aspen, birch and conifer forest. The facility contains 31 campsites in all: 30 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and one tent-only site, and some sites offer electric hookups while others do not. Sites are described as spacious, shaded and fairly private; basic services on site include vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and firewood available for purchase. There is a reservable group day-use picnic area that holds up to 35 people for family gatherings or parties. For planning practicalities seasonal openings, nightly fees, and reservations consult the Superior National Forest or Recreation.gov, and note that permits are required if you paddle north into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The river is the campground's defining feature and the main draw for paddlers and anglers. Canoeists can follow the Kawishiwi south to Birch Lake or head north into the Boundary Waters (permits required for BWCA travel); canoe rentals can be arranged through the campground host and a boat ramp is on site. Along the shore there's a grassy beach for swimming, and a one-mile Kawishiwi River Forest Trail offers an easy hike through riparian woods. Anglers fish for northern pike, perch and walleye, while birders and wildlife watchers can look for loons, bald eagles, moose and black bear in the surrounding national forest. Beyond the campground, Superior National Forest provides extensive recreation auto touring, biking, additional boating and fishing access, multiple swimming beaches and winter-sports opportunities so use the Forest Service recreation guides and maps to plan routes and day trips.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| – |
| – |
| $30 |
| 022 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 011 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 021 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 012 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 004 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 023 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 010 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 014 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 026 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 001 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 031 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 006 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 027 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 002 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 029 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 009 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 030 standard electric | – | – | $30 |
| 007 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 005 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
| 008 standard electric | – | – | $32 |
✓ 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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Sources: Recreation.gov — South Kawishiwi River. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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