Fenske Lake Campground, Minnesota

Fenske Lake Campground Description

Fenske Lake Campground is located in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest approximately 10 miles outside of Ely in northern Minnesota and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing and other recreational activities.The campground features 14 shaded campsites (each with a picnic table, fire grate, and tent pad ), and a solar-electric pump is available for drinking water. An open log shelter is near the picnic area for use during inclement weather. A group campsite a distance away from the family campsites, may be reserved. Some family campsites may be reserved, while others are for drop-in campers only. Fenske Lake Campground is near access points to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Fenske Lake is part of a Superior National Forest canoe circle route. Firewood is available for purchase, and with at least one day's notice, canoes can be rented for $20.00 per day. Fenske Lake Campground is a National Forest Campground operated by the Ely Area Campground Concessionaires. The operating season starts May 5 and concludes September 30. Campground may be open through October, depending on weather.For more information please call 218-235-1299.

Fenske Lake Campground Services

Within Facility, Berry Picking, Biking, Bird Watching, Boat Launch Ramp, Boating, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Fire Rings, Firewood, Fishing, Garbage Service, Grills, Hiking, Hunting, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Nature Trails, Photography, Picnic Shelters, Recycling Center, Sheltered Dining Area, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tent Pad, Vault Toilet, Water Drinking, Wildlife Viewing

Fenske Lake Campground Alerts

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Check-out time is 2 pm. The beach and picnic area are open from 7 am to 9 pm daily. An additional vehicle fee of $5 per night for a second vehicle is due on the first day of camping. Off-road, motorized vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles are not allowed to be operated in the campground.

Fenske Lake Campground Directions

Fenske Lake Campground (MN) 2229 ECHO TRAIL Ely MN 55731 From Ely, Minnesota, travel east on State Highway 169 North (toward Winton) for about 1 mile, turn left onto County Road 88 and travel about 2 miles. Turn right onto the Echo Trail and continue about 7 miles to the campground entrance on the right.