Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites
Birch Lake Campground in Superior National Forest offers 30 campsites organized into two loops near the water, plus 14 backcountry sites and two rental cabins, making it ideal for both paddlers and anglers seeking a remote retreat about 13 miles from Ely.
The campground features a boat ramp for lake access, spacious and well-separated sites with picnic tables and fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water from hand-pump wells.
Located in a peaceful setting with minimal boat traffic and surrounded by dense aspen and birch forest, it provides direct access to canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities on the 7,628-acre Birch Lake.
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