Birch Lake Campground
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At a Glance
About Birch Lake Campground
Birch Lake Campground is a national park campground at Superior National Forest in Lake County, Minnesota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Birch Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 585 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 54 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Superior National Forest include South Kawishiwi River, Fall Lake and McDougal Lake Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 58 · 2024: 77 · 2025: 80
Location
Address
Ely, Minnesota
Coordinates
47.7569, -91.7836
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 144 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
South Kawishiwi River
Superior National Forest
Group Camp - tents only, no campers/RV's allowed
Bear Head Lake State Park
Fall Lake
Superior National Forest
McDougal Lake Campground
Superior National Forest
Camper Cabins
Bear Head Lake State Park
Guest House
Bear Head Lake State Park
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Birch Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Birch Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Birch Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Birch Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Birch Lake Campground right now?
Birch Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Birch Lake Campground?
Campsite Tonight monitors Birch Lake Campground for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 52 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Can I get a reservation at Birch Lake Campground?
Yes! Campers have recently secured reservations at Birch Lake Campground using Campsite Tonight's availability alerts. Even when fully booked, cancellations happen regularly. Set up an alert to get notified instantly when a site opens up.
Where is Birch Lake Campground located?
Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest, near Ely, Minnesota.
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