Best camping near Ely
21 campgrounds · 21 ranked · updated 2026-08-22 · 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 21 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fall Lake Campground
Marginal
3.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#2
Fall Lake
Marginal
3.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#3
Tofte Lake
Marginal
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Glacier Pond 2
Marginal
4.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Glacier Pond 2 in Iowa offers a quiet, rustic camping experience with both established campsites and dispersed camping options. No reservations or permits are required, and…
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#5
Ojibway and Triangle Lakes
Marginal
4.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Ojibway and Triangle Lakes camping area, located in the state of Iowa, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings, and…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Cliff Wold's Campground
Marginal
6.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
Cliff Wold's Campground, operated by Cliff Wold's Outfitting Company, is located near Hibbing in northeastern Minnesota. The facility provides overnight accommodations for…
Why 100: 54 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Picket Lake
Marginal
9.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 43 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Nels Lake
Marginal
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
South Kawishiwi River
Marginal
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#10
South Kawishiwi River Campground
Marginal
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#11
Fenske Lake
Marginal
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#12
Fenske Lake Campground
Marginal
12.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#13
West Twin Lake
Marginal
13.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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#14
Agassa Lake
Marginal
14.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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 100: 42 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
YMCA Camp DuNord
Marginal
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Air quality / smoke advisory
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…
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Camping near Ely
The Ely area has 21 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?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.