About South Kawishiwi River
South Kawishiwi River Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 10 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It 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. Canoeing is a main attraction. The Kawishiwi River provides access to Birch Lake to the south and the Boundary Waters to the north. When traveling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wildnerness, a permit is required. Canoe rentals are available by contacting the host. Closer to shore, visitors can enjoy an afternoon of swimming at the campground's grassy beach, hiking the 1-mile Kawishiwi River Forest Trail or trying their luck at fishing for northern pike, perch and…
- Fees: - Single Site: $20/night Call the Kawishiwi Ranger District or visit [National Recreation Reservation Service's South Kawishiwi River…
- Season: May 5 – October 21
- Managed by: Superior National Forest, FS
- Where: 8 mi southeast of Ely, MN · 47.81556, -91.73139
Things to do:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Kawishiwi Campground | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Inco | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Spruce Spur B | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| S Kawish R-S Kawish R | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| N Kawish R-S Kawish R | Hiking | 1.8 mi | |
| Spur 1524 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 0.9 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: 16.3 mi
Water fill-up: 16.3 mi
Propane: 7.8 mi