Birch Lake Campground Superior National Forest Minnesota

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

Lat / Long:

47.7569444, -91.7836111

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

• Lake
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Upper Midwest

Campsite Types

• ADA
• Backcountry
• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

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