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The best waterfall camping near Ely

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Looking for a camping experience near Ely, Minnesota with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews) to the picturesque Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews) and the cozy Goldmine Resort (2 reviews), there's something for everyone. Average prices per night start at $140, with options as low as $69. With popular amenities such as pets, toilets, and showers, and activities like snow sports, boating, and horseback riding, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping adventure.

Top-rated campgrounds near Ely

  • Superior National Forest
  • July for Blueberries, August for Raspberries, blackberries, pincherries, strawberries, and currant. They all grow abundantly in the campground
  • Superior National Forest

1. Superior National Forest

87%
(41)
569 sites · Winton, Minnesota
With all this prime natural beauty, there is one thing the Superior National Forest should not have: an inferiority complex. The area boasts Minnesota’s finest, including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and being a respite of many an angler. Visitors can choose from camping at classic RV and car camping sites or venturing in the far secluded wilderness. Set up your tent, start a fire, and come witness what these Northern skies are all about.
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Electrical hookup
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  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

2. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

100%
(2)
21 sites · Finland, Minnesota
Discover the rugged beauty of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park.
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Toilets
Potable water
  • 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.
  • Tettegouche State Park
  • 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.

3. Tettegouche State Park

100%
(17)
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Looking for a camping experience near Ely, Minnesota with stunning waterfalls? Look no further than Sanctuary at Little Sand (64 reviews) to the picturesque Superior Beach Camp (49 reviews) and the cozy Goldmine Resort (2 reviews), there's something for everyone. Average prices per night start at $140, with options as low as $69. With popular amenities such as pets, toilets, and showers, and activities like snow sports, boating, and horseback riding, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable camping adventure.

Top-rated campgrounds near Ely

  • Superior National Forest
  • July for Blueberries, August for Raspberries, blackberries, pincherries, strawberries, and currant. They all grow abundantly in the campground
  • Superior National Forest

1. Superior National Forest

87%
(41)
569 sites · Winton, Minnesota
With all this prime natural beauty, there is one thing the Superior National Forest should not have: an inferiority complex. The area boasts Minnesota’s finest, including canoeing, kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing, and being a respite of many an angler. Visitors can choose from camping at classic RV and car camping sites or venturing in the far secluded wilderness. Set up your tent, start a fire, and come witness what these Northern skies are all about.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
  • George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

2. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park

100%
(2)
21 sites · Finland, Minnesota
Discover the rugged beauty of George H. Crosby Manitou State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Potable water
  • 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.
  • Tettegouche State Park
  • 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.

3. Tettegouche State Park

100%
(17)
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Ely

Fenske Lake Campground

Fenske Lake Campground

6.9mi from Ely · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Fall Lake Campground
100%
(2)

Fall Lake Campground

6.9mi from Ely · 64 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
South Kawishiwi River Campground
100%
(1)

South Kawishiwi River Campground

8.3mi from Ely · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Birch Lake Campground

Birch Lake Campground

11mi from Ely · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
McDougal Lake Campground

McDougal Lake Campground

24mi from Ely · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Sand Lake Rustic Campground

Sand Lake Rustic Campground

24mi from Ely · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Jeanette Lake Campground

Jeanette Lake Campground

26mi from Ely · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Little Isabella River Campground

Little Isabella River Campground

27mi from Ely · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground

Eighteen Lake Rustic Campground

30mi from Ely · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground

Section 29 Lake Rustic Campground

30mi from Ely · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Pfeiffer Lake Campground

Pfeiffer Lake Campground

31mi from Ely · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest
Divide Lake Campground

Divide Lake Campground

34mi from Ely · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Superior National Forest

Nearby public parks

Browse national and state parks near Ely

Superior National Forest
87%
(41)
Superior National Forest
Winton, Minnesota
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
100%
(2)
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
Finland, Minnesota
Tettegouche State Park
100%
(17)
Tettegouche State Park
Silver Bay, Minnesota
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