Minnesota · Hiking

Fall Lake Campground

0.8 mi
round trip
45 ft
climb
1,359 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Is Fall Lake Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Fall Lake Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Fall Lake Campground is an easy, short hike in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest in Minnesota, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back about 0.8 miles long, with a flat profile and a total elevation gain and loss of about 45 feet each, so the climb is minimal. The trail is paved, and it is accessible and open to bikes, making it a practical option for a quick outing or a stop on the way to a campsite. Fall Lake Campground sits about half a mile away, and the Stub Lake trail is about 0.3 miles off, so the whole area makes a natural base for a longer stay. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ely weather station put July highs around 79°F with lows near 53°F, while winter highs stay in the teens and low 20s. The hike is open year-round, and the trip can be done in about half an hour. Close by, the Camp Lake and Mud-Four Mile Portage hikes are about 3 miles away, and paddlers can find BWCA entry points roughly 7 miles off.

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