South Kawishiwi River Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.8156, -91.7317
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. The campground has 31 sites (22 reservable and 9 first come/ first served). All sites are back-in only (no pull-through sites). The campground offers fishing, boating and other recreational activities in a relaxing outdoor setting. The campground has sites with and without electric hookups, as well as one group day use area great for family picnics, birthday parties and other gatherings of up to 35 people.
From the USFS.
Is South Kawishiwi River Campground free?
No. South Kawishiwi River Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to South Kawishiwi River Campground?
South Kawishiwi Campground is located 10 miles south of Ely off of State Highway 1.
Nearby
- SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER0.0 mi
- BIRCH LAKE CAMPGROUND4.7 mi
- Fall Lake Campground9.5 mi
- FALL LAKE9.5 mi
- FENSKE LAKE CAMPGROUND15.0 mi
- McDougal Lake Campground15.1 mi
- Little Isabella River Campground18.3 mi
- Big Lake21.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
