About Birch Lake Campground
Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing, boating and other recreational activities. Fishing, boating and canoeing are popular on Birch Lake. Anglers can use the boat ramp or try their luck from shore to catch northern pike, perch, crappie and walleye. There are no horsepower limitations for boats on the lake. The shoreline is inviting for campers interested in canoeing. Families also enjoy berry picking during the summer and early fall months. View [recreation guides and maps](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5202373) of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest. The campground features shaded campsites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill. Campsites are organized…
- Fees: - Single Site: $19/night - Group Site: $60/night - Cabin Rental: $89/night
- Season: May 5 – October 21
- Managed by: Superior National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi northeast of Babbitt, MN · 47.75694, -91.78361
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lake | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Birch Lake Reservoir | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Little Lake | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Farm Spur Aa | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Stony River Spur F | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Little Lake Carry Down | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 14.1 mi
Water fill-up: 14.1 mi
Propane: 8.1 mi