SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER

Address KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT, 1393 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN, 55731
StateMN
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
PhoneKAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT: 218-365-7600, CONCESSIONAIRE (SUMMER): 218-365-2963

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 2–20
👥 Min Num of People: 1
👥 Max Num of People: 9–35
📌 Electricity Hookup: 15–50
🌳 Shade: Full
🕒 Checkin Time: 3:00 PM, 6:00 AM
🕒 Checkout Time: 10:00 PM, 12:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–107
📌 Accessibility: Y
Accessible Sites: 1 of 33
📅 Reservable Sites: 22 of 33
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Overview

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.

Recreation

Canoeing is a main attraction. The

Data updated: 2026-08-23 09:51 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)