Birch Lake Campground Superior National Forest Minnesota

Little Lake Road
Ely, Minnesota 55731
218-365-7600

Birch Lake Campground has 32 single-family campsites and is located along the shore of Birch Lake in the Superior National Forest. There are also 2 cabins and 14 back-country campsites available. Group camping is also available (up to 45 people).

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Many of the sites have space to land a boat and some can accommodate larger RVs. There are no pull-through sites. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.  Campground amenities include a solar powered well / hand-pump well for drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. The campground also has a boat launch/landing. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. Cell service is fair.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes boating, swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle-boarding, hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Canoe rentals are also available.

Other campgrounds in the area include Fall Lake and South Kawishiwi River.

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Best Campsites

1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29

Regions
Campsite Types
  • ADA
  • Backcountry
  • Group
  • RV
  • Tent
  • Trailer
Season:

Mid May – Late September

Elevation:

1,418

# of Campsites:

48

Amenities
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Campground Host
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service Fair
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Firewood Available
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Pets OK
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Center
Activities
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • Paddle boarding (SUP)
  • Paddle Boating
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Wildlife Viewing

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