SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER
| Address | KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT, 1393 HIGHWAY 169, ELY, MN, 55731 |
|---|---|
| State | MN |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | KAWISHIWI 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
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)