South Kawishiwi River Campground
Superior National Forest
Write a Review FR-183 Ely, MN 55731 218-365-7600 218-626-4300 Reservations: 877-833-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 47.8132, -91.7342
Overview of South Kawishiwi River Campground
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by J Ulven on 5/29/2023
Longest RV Reported: 41 feet (Class C)
Reported by 1averageguy on 9/15/2019
Number of Sites 31
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 1,443 ft / 439 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of South Kawishiwi River Campground 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/15/2019
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 5/29/2023
“Nice Campground in the Superior National Forest.”
Reviewed 5/29/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
Overall Rating
Great campground host, canoes for rent, wood to purchase on site for $8, nice swimming beach and access for motor boats. Bugs a bit overwhelming over Memorial Day weekend so screened in tent was a welcome respite. Site #4 was great for camper & three tents. Would stay again!
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AT&T 5G
J Ulven would stay here again
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“Nice campground ”
Reviewed 8/10/2020
| Nightly rate: | $27 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
Overall Rating
Really enjoyed our stay. Full power at our site and plenty of vault toilets throughout the park. Didn’t see where anyone would have to walk more than three sites away to get to a toilet. Also, they were some the cleanest/nicest vault toilets. Sites were quiet and usually had a tree layer in between each site. Mosquitos are... more
Really enjoyed our stay. Full power at our site and plenty of vault toilets throughout the park. Didn’t see where anyone would have to walk more than three sites away to get to a toilet. Also, they were some the cleanest/nicest vault toilets.
Sites were quiet and usually had a tree layer in between each site.
Mosquitos are the size of large horses. Bring spray. Stars are incredible if you get a clear night. Camp host was delightful. Firewood can be bought on site for $7 cash.
Network (AT&T) was hit and miss (we had to fire up our network booster).
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AT&T 4G
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“Enjoyed the camping, after we moved sites ”
Reviewed 9/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | $19 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 22 & 2 |
| RV Length: | 41' (Class C) |
Overall Rating
This is a great park if you grab the right site. Almost all the sites appeared to have decent tent pads, fire pits and tables. Unfortunately not all of them are great for RVs. We spent our first night in site 22. It offered a view of the river filtered by trees but also a had the neighboring site between us and the water. It was als... more
This is a great park if you grab the right site. Almost all the sites appeared to have decent tent pads, fire pits and tables. Unfortunately not all of them are great for RVs.
We spent our first night in site 22. It offered a view of the river filtered by trees but also a had the neighboring site between us and the water. It was also very narrow due to the hillside. Had we been tent camping, the pad father back in the site would have been excellent.
On the second night we moved to a site away from the water but far more private. Site #2
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1averageguy would stay here again
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“Very nice CG.”
Reviewed 9/4/2019
| Nightly rate: | $11 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Deep, gravel site. Large tent pad behind us. Surrounded by many trees. Good electric service. Power outlet in excellent condition. Filled up water tank in parking lot for pavillion. Nearest dump station in Ely at Chamber of Commerce. Easy to get to. Camp host was very nice and attentive to campers needs.
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“Heavily wooded NF campsites alongside River.”
Reviewed 8/3/2015
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
Remote from town about 10 miles just off Hwy #2 on the East side of the South Kawishi River. Access roads and sites are gravel, most sites take some leveling effort. Little to no water views due to tree foliage. A camper should be pre warned about summer insects, plentty of trees and heavy brush between sites. A good place to be ... more
Remote from town about 10 miles just off Hwy #2 on the East side of the South Kawishi River.
Access roads and sites are gravel, most sites take some leveling effort. Little to no water views due to tree foliage. A camper should be pre warned about summer insects, plentty of trees and heavy brush between sites.
A good place to be away from summer tourist crowds.
Tomp would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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