Best camping near Ely
20 campgrounds · 20 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ely, Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 20 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
West Twin Lake
Good
13.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
West Twin Lake camping area is a scenic and popular campground located in the state of Iowa. This campground offers a variety of amenities to provide campers with a comfortable…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Bear Island Lake
Good
19.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Bear Island Lake camping area is located in the state of Minnesota and offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides well-maintained sites with picnic tables…
Why 90: live conditions (good) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#3
Fall Lake Campground
Good
3.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Fall Lake Campground in Iowa offers established campsites only—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended (especially in peak season) and a modest nightly fee applies…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#4
Fall Lake
Good
3.6 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Fall Lake Campground in Minnesota offers established campsites (no dispersed camping) with reservations required via Recreation.gov; a permit is needed for BWCAW entry. Nightly…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#5
YMCA Camp DuNord
Good
14.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
YMCA Camp du Nord is an ideal camping area in Iowa, offering a tranquil escape to nature enthusiasts. The camping area is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#6
Picket Lake
Good
9.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
Picket Lake camping area is a beautiful destination situated in Iowa, perfect for nature enthusiasts and campers. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors'…
Why 82: live conditions (good) · 16 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#7
Fenske Lake
Good
12.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Fenske Lake Campground in northern Minnesota offers established campsites in a scenic, forested setting along the lake’s edge, within Superior National Forest. Reservations are…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#8
Fenske Lake Campground
Good
12.0 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Fenske Lake Campground, located in the Superior National Forest near Ely, Minnesota—not Iowa—offers 15 established campsites, some reservable via Recreation.gov. Sites include…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#9
Birch Lake
Good
16.4 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Birch Lake camping area is a picturesque destination located in Minnesota. Situated in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#10
Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Good
16.5 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Iowa. Nestled within the natural beauty of the state, this campground offers a…
Why 81: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
81Elite
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#11
South Kawishiwi River
Good
11.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
The South Kawishiwi River camping area, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#12
South Kawishiwi River Campground
Good
11.9 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 72°F· No active weather warnings
South Kawishiwi River Campground, located in the state of Minnesota, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled along the banks of the South Kawishiwi River, this…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#13
Agassa Lake
Good
14.3 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Agassa Lake camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a delightful camping experience with its range of amenities. This campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 79: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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#14
Nels Lake
Good
11.8 mi away
· Cool night · low 43°F· Comfortable day · high 73°F· No active weather warnings
Nels Lake camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides several amenities to enhance visitors' stay…
Why 77: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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#15
Tofte Lake
Good
4.2 mi away
· Cool night · low 42°F· Comfortable day · high 75°F· No active weather warnings
Tofte Lake camping area is a serene camping destination located in the state of Iowa. It offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. The…
Why 75: live conditions (good) · 12 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
Camping near Ely
The Ely area has 20 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ely
How are these campgrounds ranked?
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