Login
Welcome back! Log in with your email and password.
Forgot Password?
Enter your email to receive a password reset link.
Create a free account to start planning with our basic features!
Create a Free Account
Login
Welcome back! Log in with your email and password.
Forgot Password?
Enter your email to receive a password reset link.
Create a free account to start planning with our basic features!
Create a Free Account
Login
Welcome back! Log in with your email and password.
Forgot Password?
Enter your email to receive a password reset link.
Sign Up
Create a free account to start planning with our basic features!
Login
Welcome back! Log in with your email and password.
Forgot Password?
Enter your email to receive a password reset link.
Sign Up
Create a Pro account to access our premium features!
Login
Welcome back! Log in with your email and password.
Forgot Password?
Enter your email to receive a password reset link.
Sign Up
Create a Pro account to access our premium features!
AdventureGenie
Start your free trial to begin planning awesome adventures!
Discounts
Add club membership details
South Kawishiwi River Campground
Ely, MN
GenieMagic
89
/100
GenieScore
Sign up required
GenieMatchQuick Stats
24
Sites
107ft
Max Site Size
$$$$
Price
1463ft
Elevation
GenieSummary
What others are saying about this campground
The South Kawishiwi River campground is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure. Located off Highway 1 between Ely and Isabella, the campground provides secluded and spacious sites for tent camping, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Visitors can enjoy the waterfront with a beach and picnic area, as well as a boat launch for canoes and fishing boats. Hikers and boaters can explore the surrounding area, while those looking for supplies or attractions can easily access the nearby town of Ely. The campground also offers Banner and Oak products, including mugs and shirts, for purchase. Despite being overrun with mice, the campground is kept clean and well-maintained by the camp host and her dog Spencer. Firewood is not allowed into the park, but can be purchased at the campground. Visitors are sure to enjoy the peacefulness of the tall pines and the sound of the wind.
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Tenting
- Trash Pickup
- Fire Pits
- Potable Water
- Beach Access
- Firewood Sold
- Toilets
- Dump Station
Activities
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Boating
From The Campground
South Kawishiwi River Campground is a beautiful campground located in Superior National Forest. The campground offers 31 campsites, 14 of which have electricity. The historic log pavilion, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933, is available for rent and can accommodate up to 35 people. The campground offers a variety of activities including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, boating, and bird watching. The river to the north of the campground is part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and permits are required. The campground also has a picnic area, swimming beach, shallow boat landing, and a 1-mile hiking trail.
Reservations
Phone
(218) 365-7600
R9_superior_NF@fs.fed.us