| Location | Ely, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $22–$65/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (70 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 80 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 11 |
| 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.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Fenske 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
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Fenske Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Ely. It lists 11 RV or RV/tent sites and 5 tent sites for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 005 walk to | – | – | $22 |
| 010 walk to | – | – | $22 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 006 walk to | – | – | $22 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 007 walk to | – | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (70 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Camp hosts were the best! Super helpful and friendly.”
KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft.
KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT
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Fenske Lake Campground sits on the shore of a 130-acre lake amid the dense hardwood and pine of northeastern Minnesota, about 10 miles east of Ely along the Echo Trail. The site is small and quiet 16 total campsites 11 sites accommodate both RVs and tents and 5 are tent-only laid out widely around a single large loop so most sites get partial to full shade and a few look out over the water. The campground is tent-friendly but most sites do not accommodate large RVs, so larger rigs should confirm site dimensions before arriving. Families will find a short, roughly 1-mile nature trail that winds through the pines, a grassy swimming beach, an open log shelter for bad weather, and a small picnic area; there's also a group campsite that sleeps 10 25 people set on a rock ledge above the lake with broad views. Practical amenities aimed at water users include a boat ramp and an accessible fishing pier. Fenske is a convenient base for paddling and fishing it's on a Superior National Forest canoe circle route and close to Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness access points so canoeing and kayaking are especially popular here. Anglers use the ramp and pier for bass, northern pike, crappie and sunfish; wildlife viewing and birdwatching are common along the shoreline and in the surrounding forest. Beyond the campground, Superior National Forest offers auto touring, biking, winter sports, additional swimming beaches, fishing piers and picnic areas, and an extensive trail and waterway network for day trips or longer backcountry excursions. The Forest Service sets fees, reservation rules and seasonal dates for campsites, so check the Superior National Forest website or contact the local ranger district before you go to confirm current policies and any access requirements.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length |
| $22 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $22 |
| 011 walk to | – | – | $22 |
| 016 group standard nonelectric | – | – | $65 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Not listed |
| 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 — Fenske Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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