The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Ely, Minnesota

Looking to park your RV and set up camp near Ely, Minnesota? Hipcamp has over 60 options for you to choose from that are perfect for those who want to camp near the river. With options starting as low as $12 a night and an average price of $25, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your budget. Check out top campsites like Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews), and Cook's Country Connection (47 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. Popular amenities include campfires, cooking equipment, and showers, while off-roading (OHV), wildlife watching, and surfing are popular activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to park your RV and set up camp near Ely, Minnesota? Hipcamp has over 60 options for you to choose from that are perfect for those who want to camp near the river. With options starting as low as $12 a night and an average price of $25, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your budget. Check out top campsites like Camp Floodwood (130 reviews), Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews), and Cook's Country Connection (47 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. Popular amenities include campfires, cooking equipment, and showers, while off-roading (OHV), wildlife watching, and surfing are popular activities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Silver Rapids Lodge

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4.4mi from Ely · 21 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Ely, MN

Located just 4 miles outside of Ely (on the edge of the Boundary Waters), Silver Rapids Lodge is located on a vast private peninsula with water on three sides, allowing for some of the best fishing around! We have electric/water sites, and full hookup sites available. Tent and van camping is fine by us. Bring your boat...bring your canoe! Heading in the boundary waters? We've got parking packages, too.

2. Kabetogama State Forest

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100 sites · Orr, Minnesota

Discover Kabetogama State Forest's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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3. Cloquet Valley State Forest

26 sites · Rice Lake, Minnesota

Discover the natural splendor of Cloquet Valley State Forest.

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4. Tettegouche State Park

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45 sites · Silver Bay, Minnesota

You may not know it by name, but guaranteed if you like nature photography, you’ve seen Shovel Point. Its steep, bridge-like cliff on the shore of Lake Superior attracts photographers and nature enthusiasts alike. Wanna experience the magic? Visit its home: Tettegouche State Park. With cliffs like these, Tettegouche was bound to attract dirtbaggers from all over. Like to climb rock? Come join ‘em! Visit the 60 foot High Falls of the Baptism River and feel the spirit of nature rejoice. Remote hiking through the Sawtooth Mountains offer views made for a life time and lakes made for skinny dipping. This parks nearly 10,000 acres house accommodations from cabins to backpacking and kayaking sites open year-round. Hurry there!

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Public campgrounds near Ely

Wakemup Bay Campground

34mi from Ely · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kabetogama State Forest

Indian Lake Campground

44mi from Ely · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cloquet Valley State Forest

Tettegouche State Park boasts some of the most incredible bluffs in Minnesota. Hike along the Superior Hiking Trail to Bean & Bear Lakes or Mount Trudee for some of the areas best scenes.

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Tettegouche Baptism River Campground

49mi from Ely · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tettegouche State Park

Stories from the community

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Isaac

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Great spot right off the road. Traffic calms down at night and the bar is a great spot to hang out. I will definitely be back if I’m ever in the area again.

Allen

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

Very quiet spot to put our 17’ camper. Beautiful setting. Would definitely camp there again if we have the opportunity.

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Adelle

August 2025

22 ft campervan

5 nights at Silver Rapids Lodge

All sites were lakeside which I really enjoyed! Right across the street was the Lodge/Restaurant which served lunch and dinner and had regularly scheduled live music.

Matt

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

Check in was easy. Everything as advertised. Enjoyed hanging out at the resort bar and eating pizza. All service interactions and other campers were very friendly. I would not hesitate to book again.

Andrea

June 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Silver Rapids Lodge

We really enjoyed our stay! Each site had its own water & electric hookup and fire pit. Beautiful lake views and easy access. Very clean and well maintained. Would absolutely stay here again.

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israel

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Silver Rapids Lodge

We loved the view from the campground to the lake! We definitely enjoyed it and we will be back.