South Kawishiwi River Campground
South Kawishiwi River Campground
South Kawishiwi River Campground offers 31 spacious sites with electric and non-electric options, featuring direct river access via an on-site boat ramp ideal for canoes and small boats heading to Birch Lake and the Boundary Waters.
The campground provides essential amenities including vault toilets, drinking water, a grassy swimming beach, and a mile-long hiking trail, with canoe rentals available through the camp host.
Located about 10 miles south of Ely on Highway 1, it's a well-maintained Forest Service facility that serves as a gateway for paddlers and anglers accessing the region's waterways.
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