South Kawishiwi River Campground, Minnesota

South Kawishiwi River Campground Description

South Kawishiwi River 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 31 shaded campsites (each with a picnic table, fire grate, and tent pad), boat landing, swimming beach, picnic area, and nature trail. There are vault toilets, and a hand pump as well as an electric pump is available for drinking water. An enclosed log pavilion is available for summer rentals for events such as weddings and family reunions. Some campsites may be reserved, while others are for drop in campers only. The Kawishiwi River provides access to Birch Lake to the south and Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the north. Firewood is available for purchase and with at least one day's notice canoes can be rented for $20 per day. South Kawishiwi River Campground is a National Forest Campground operated by the Ely Area Campground Concessionaires. The operating season starts May 5 and concludes September 30. For more information please call 218-235-1299.

South Kawishiwi River Campground Services

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

South Kawishiwi River Campground Alerts

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. The beach and picnic areas are open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm daily. The additional vehicle fee of $5 per night for a second vehicle is due on the first day of camping. Off-road vehicles and all-terrain vehicles are not allowed to operate in the campground during the camping season, except by campground employees for maintenance activities.

South Kawishiwi River Campground Directions

South Kawishiwi River (MN) 12208 HIGHWAY ONE Ely MN 55731 From Ely Minnesota, travel south on Sate Highway #1 (toward Lake Superior) for about 10.3 miles. Turn left onto the campground road.