31 of 32 campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

2 of 32 campsites have Drinking Water (Peak Season)

2 of 32 campsites have Accessible Occupant Message

1 of 32 campsites have Proximity To Water

1 of 32 campsites have Min Number Of People

1 of 32 campsites have Min Number Of Vehicles

Campsite with table, fire ring, and tent pad.

Picture of campsite.

View of lake from campsite.

Picture of campsite table, tent pad, and fire ring.

Picture of group campsite.

Picture of camping spur.

Picture of group camping area.

Picture of gravel path to lake.

Picture of camping spur

Picture of steps leading to campsite.

Picture of shoreline.

Picture of parking spur.

Birch Lake Campground site #24

Picture of path to shoreline.

Birch Lake Campground site 25

Picture of trail to shoreline.

Picture of camping parking spur.

Picture of camping and parking spur.

Camper cabin with the accessable ramp.

Cabin Rental

Cabin Rental Interior

Popple Cabin

Tamarak Cabin

Picture of table with lake in the background.

Picture of toilet building.

Picture of picnic table and fire ring.

Picture of camping spur with table and fire ring.

Picture of open grassy area.

Picture of Birch Lake from boatlanding.

Birch Lake Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing, boating and other recreational activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Fishing, boating and canoeing are popular on Birch Lake. Anglers can use the boat ramp or try their luck from shore to catch northern pike, perch, crappie and walleye. There are no horsepower limitations for boats on the lake.<br></p>
<p>The shoreline is inviting for campers interested in canoeing. Families also enjoy berry picking during the summer and early fall months.<br></p>
<p>View <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/maps-pubs/?cid=stelprdb5202373" rel="nofollow">recreation guides and maps</a> of hiking trails and canoe routes in the national forest.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground features shaded campsites, each with a picnic table, tent pad and campfire ring with grill. Campsites are organized into two loops, all near the water and well-separated by dense forest. The north loop also has a group site to accommodate up to 45 people with eight back-in parking spurs and an open play area. The south loop has two camper cabins.  These cabins are two room cabins with two sets of bunk beds (4 beds) in the back bedroom, and a main area with a table, chairs, and futon in the front room.  The cabins sleep up to 6 persons and offer the indoor/outdoor camping experience with a front porch. A heater is provided for those cooler Minnesota nights. Please note: guests must supply their own linens and supplies; no electricity, water or indoor kitchen.  Vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water are provided, and firewood is available for purchase.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Birch Lake covers 7,628 acres and is one of a series of lakes in the area. The campground lies in aspen and birch forest. Birds and wildlife are abundant.
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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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities lie within Superior National Forest's 77 lake accesses, 13 fishing piers, 10 swimming beaches and 22 picnic areas. The forest is also home to three scenic byways.
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Campers can also explore the nearby Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Over 1-million acres in size, the Boundary Waters extends nearly 150 miles along the United States-Canada border and contains over 1,200 miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2,000 designated campsites.

Birch Lake Campground is located in Superior National Forest near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, about 13 miles from Ely, Minnesota. It is an ideal place to relax while enjoying fishing, boating and other recreational activities.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

shade

Permitted Equipment

tent-36ft

rv-36ft

trailer-36ft

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Popple Cabin

Tamarak Cabin