National Forest

Birch Lake Campground

Operating window: May 10 – Sep 30 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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29

Total Sites

1,420 ft

Elevation

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0 Reviews

40 ft

Max RV

25 Tent4 RV

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Address:Ely, MN

About

Peaceful campground on Birch Lake with excellent bass and walleye fishing. Near access to the Superior Hiking Trail. Well-spaced, private sites.

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Amenities

Vault Toilets

Potable Water

Boat Launch

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Quiet hours 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash · Max 2 per site

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (29)

#1

Available

Site 1

Loop Main

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CampsiteRVWaterfrontAccessible

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#10

Available

Site 10

Loop Main

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CampsiteRVPremium

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#11

Available

Site 11

Loop Main

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CampsiteTent

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#12

Available

Site 12

Loop Main

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CampsiteTent

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#13

Available

Site 13

Loop Main

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CampsiteTent

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#14

Available

Site 14

Loop Main

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CampsiteTent

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In this park

Trails at Superior National Forest

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Within ~30 miles

Trails near Birch Lake Campground

Explore trails near here

Snowbank Trail

Minnesota

21.3 mi1,844 ftgain

TrailExpert

Blackstone, Secret and Ennis Lakes

Minnesota

4.3 mi620 ftgain

TrailModerate

Blackstone Lake Loop

Minnesota

1.8 mi187 ftgain

TrailEasy

Eighteen Lake Trail

Minnesota

2.7 mi374 ftgain

TrailEasy

Big Island Trail

Minnesota

0.8 mi30 ftgain

TrailEasy

Bass and Dry Lake Loop

Minnesota

6.3 mi1,033 ftgain

TrailModerate

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Birch Lake Campground

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Amenities

Check-in & Check-out

Pet Policy

Reservations

Individual Sites (29)

Site 1

Site 10

Site 11

Site 12

Site 13

Site 14

Trails at Superior National Forest

Border Route Trail

Oberg Mountain Loop

Superior Hiking Trail - Cascade River

Eagle Mountain Trail

Trails near Birch Lake Campground

Snowbank Trail

Blackstone, Secret and Ennis Lakes

Blackstone Lake Loop

Eighteen Lake Trail

Big Island Trail

Bass and Dry Lake Loop

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