Fall Lake: how hard is it to reserve?
Superior National Forest · USDA Forest Service · Ely, MN
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Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | n/a | 0 | 0 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
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| Oct 10, 2026 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 0 |
About Fall Lake
- 62 campsites (62 listed in availability data)
- $30–$130 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.7/5 from 413 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
- Activities: Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating
Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The campground opens in early May in time for walleye fishing season, making it a popular place for anglers. Others are drawn to Fall Lake for its birding, swimming, hiking and boating opportunities. Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border.The campground is nestled among majestic pine and abundant aspen and fir trees, …
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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Other campgrounds in Superior National Forest
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawbill Lake Campground - Superior National Forest Superior National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | 0 |
| Trails End Campground Superior National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Crescent Lake (Mn) Superior National Forest | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits Apostle Islands National Lakeshore | WI | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Voyageurs National Park Camping Permits Voyageurs National Park | MN | Easy | 3% | 30 |
| Pokegama Dam Campground Mississippi River Headwaters - Pokegema Lake | MN | Very hard | 96% | 5 |
| Sandy Lake Mississippi River Headwaters - Sandy Lake | MN | Not measured yet | n/a | 4 |
| Onegume Chippewa National Forest | MN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Winnie Dam Campground - Usace Mississippi River Headwaters - Winnibigosh Lake | MN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |