Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Dispersed spot · 8 mi NW of Ely
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Ely, MN · 47.95014, -92.00481
Amenities:
Tents allowed
Weather by month
16°-5°Jan
23°-2°Feb
36°11°Mar
51°25°Apr
65°38°May
73°49°Jun
78°53°Jul
76°51°Aug
66°44°Sep
51°32°Oct
34°19°Nov
21°4°Dec
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.
See Dispersed spot · 8 mi NW of Ely from above
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northarm-Chant | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Northarm-Burntside | Hiking | 1.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Ole's Loop | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 3.9 mi |
| Crab-Burntside | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Hug A Tree | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Coxey Pond | Hiking | 2.2 mi | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 8 mi.
RV essentials
Dump station: 11.2 mi
Water fill-up: 11.2 mi
Propane: 8.4 mi