South Kawishiwi River

US Forest Service · Minnesota

South Kawishiwi River in Minnesota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 151 public campsites we map in Minnesota.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$22–$30/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

157

Phone

KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT: 218-365-7600,

Coordinates

47.81556, -91.73139

Nearest sites we map

• Old Birch Dam Campgrd4 km · US Forest Service
• Birch Lake Site 14 km · US Forest Service
• Birch Lake Site 25 km · US Forest Service
• Birch Lake Campground8 km · US Forest Service
• Birch Lake Site 810 km · US Forest Service
• August Lake Site 111 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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