South Kawishiwi River Campground
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night. South Kawishiwi River Campground is a National Forest campground near Ely, Minnesota.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- Some sites
- Hookups
- 107 ft
- Max RV length
South Kawishiwi River Campground sits inside Superior National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Group sites
- 1
- Hookups
- Some sites , up to 50 amp
- Max RV length
- 107 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
31 sites; 24 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 107 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 63 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 001 |
| 002 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 57 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 002 |
| 003 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 78 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 003 |
| 004 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 64 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 004 |
| 005 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 62 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 005 |
| 006 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 56 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 006 |
| 007 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 63 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 007 |
| 008 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 65 ft | Back-in | 50 amp | No | Full | Book site 008 |
| 009 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 54 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 009 |
| 010 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 56 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 010 |
| 011 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 011 |
| 012 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 70 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 012 |
| 013 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 60 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 013 |
| 014 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 58 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 014 |
| 015 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 56 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 015 |
| 016 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 59 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 016 |
| 017 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 017 |
| 018 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 63 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 018 |
| 019 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 019 |
| 020 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 51 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 020 |
| 021 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 52 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 021 |
| 022 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 66 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 022 |
| 023 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 59 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 023 |
| 024 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 024 |
| 025 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard nonelectric | 107 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 025 |
| 026 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 49 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 026 |
| 027 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 40 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 027 |
| 028 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 71 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 028 |
| 029 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 49 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 029 |
| 030 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 87 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 030 |
| 031 | SOUTH KAWISHIWI RIVER | Standard electric | 88 ft | Back-in | 30 amp | No | Full | Book site 031 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,461 ft
47.8156, -91.7317 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at South Kawishiwi River Campground?
Sites at South Kawishiwi River Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233843).
How much does it cost to camp at South Kawishiwi River Campground?
Camping at South Kawishiwi River Campground costs Single Site with electric hook-up: $20 per night.
How many campsites does South Kawishiwi River Campground have?
South Kawishiwi River Campground has 31 campsites, including 1 group site.
Does South Kawishiwi River Campground have RV hookups?
Some sites at South Kawishiwi River Campground have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 107 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at South Kawishiwi River Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at South Kawishiwi River Campground; 31 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at South Kawishiwi River Campground?
Yes, South Kawishiwi River Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at South Kawishiwi River Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at South Kawishiwi River Campground.
Who manages South Kawishiwi River Campground?
South Kawishiwi River Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around South Kawishiwi River Campground
- Sites
- 32
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $19 per night
- Sites
- 62
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site Electric: $30 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Ely and campgrounds in Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01