Openings · last 7 days
33
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 33 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232283
When Fall Lake reopens
Fall Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
62
Openings · last 90 days
69
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 22 of 69 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (31.9%), with Wednesday (14) and Thursday (12) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 18 of 69 detected openings (26.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 5–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 006 | 12 | 17.4% |
| 027 | 6 | 8.7% |
| 044 | 5 | 7.2% |
| 023 | 4 | 5.8% |
| 062 | 4 | 5.8% |
Site 006 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 62 monitored sites
Of the 558 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 21 open for online reservation · 345 reserved · 192 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 62 monitored sites, 42 can be reserved online and 20 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
96.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 21 of 558 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online96.2%
Open site-nights21 / 558
Reserved (of online inventory)345 / 366
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings0
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 0 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 21 of 558 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 62 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 005 | 2 |
| 009 | 2 |
| 011 | 2 |
| 012 | 2 |
| 017 | 2 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
The next bookable night is Sep 21. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
21 open site-nights across 15 sites at Fall Lake, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night opening where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 005.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 46 sites take 25 ft, 30 sites take 35 ft, 18 sites take 40 ft. 9 sites of 62 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | 40 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
| 009 | 35 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 011 | 28 ft | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 21, Sep 24 |
| 012 | 28 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 017 | 28 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 028 | 30 ft | Yes | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 003 | 30 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 023 | 32 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 026 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 027 | 35 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
| 029 | 26 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 033 | Not recorded | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 045 | 40 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 048 | 24 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 058 | 40 ft | Yes | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
About Fall Lake
Overview
Fall Lake Campground is located on the shores of Fall Lake and provides direct access into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The campground opens in early May in time for walleye fishing season, making it a popular place for anglers. Others are drawn to Fall Lake for its birding, swimming, hiking and boating opportunities.
Superior National Forest, located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, is comprised of 3 million acres. The forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canada border.
Recreation
Part of Fall Lake lies within the BWCAW, while the rest of the lake is open to unrestricted boating, permits are required to enter the BWCAW. View recreation guides and maps of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.
Kids love the campground's swimming beach, playground and picnic area. A 1.5 mile hiking trail is also a favorite pastime for families. Anglers can try their luck for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, crappie, perch and bluegill.
Some campers might be interested in the unique opportunity to view the visitor center's display of replica artifacts found during archaeological digs within the campground and surrounding areas.
There's no shortage of popular local events to attend, including the City of Ely's July 4th fireworks, the Blueberry Festival (the last full weekend in July) and the Harvest Moon Festival-mid September.
Facilities
This lake has some sites that can be reserved and some that are first-come, first-served. Many sites at Fall Lake are made to accommodate RVs including pull-through sites. Trees provide privacy between most campsites. The facility is very accessible.
A store, canoe rentals, firewood and ice are available at the facility, and a campground host is on-site during the season.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled among majestic pine and abundant aspen and fir trees, providing the ultimate northwoods setting. Average summer temperatures are a pleasant 60-75 degrees. Birds and wildlife are abundant.
Nearby Attractions
Guests may want to take a day trip to the Dorothy Molter Museum, International Wolf Center, North American Bear Center, Ely-Winton History Museum or Soudan Mine.
By far the most popular nearby attraction is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness . Over one million acres in size, the Boundary Waters contain over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.
62 monitored sites20 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ft53 with hookups62 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
Fall Lake is located in Northeast MN, 100 miles North of Duluth MN. From Duluth, MN, take Highway 53 north for 50 miles to Virginia, MN. Take Highway 169 northeast for 50 miles to Ely, Minnesota, travel an addition 6.5 miles to County Road 182 (Fall Lake Road). Travel north on County Road 182 for 2 miles.
Kawishiwi Ranger District, Ely, MN 55731KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT: 218-365-7600, CONCESSIONAIRE (SUMMER): 218-365-2963
BoatingCampingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232283 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232283 · Fall Lake · Ely MN12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Fall Lake?
Reservations for Fall Lake are made through Recreation.gov. 96.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 21 of 558 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 69 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Fall Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 33 site-date openings at Fall Lake in the last 7 days, 62 over 30 days and 69 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Fall Lake?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 22 of 69 (31.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Fall Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
30 of the 62 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 53 of those 62 sites have a recorded maximum length and 9 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Fall Lake?
September 2026, with 21 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 558.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Fall Lake?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 5-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Fall Lake?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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