
BWCAW Campsite

BWCAW Sunset

Hiking One of The Areas Many Trails

Resort

Excellent Fishing
About
Ely is the gateway to one of America's last pure outdoor experiences. Find the perfect lodging facility or campsite. The community has an abundance of restaurants, locally owned shops and historic places. Journey into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where you will find 1 million acres of forest and 1,500 miles of waterways. Whether you're canoeing the unspoiled world-famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness or relaxing at one of Ely's full-service resorts you'll discover how life takes on a new meaning. The Ely area boasts some of the best professional canoe trip outfitters. An outfitter will make your wilderness canoe trip worry-free by providing you with advice, specially designed lightweight equipment, and food supplies. Area resorts and other lodging facilities offer many exciting vacation opportunities. Guests have the opportunity to select one that matches their individual needs and personalities.Settled in among the canoe outfitters,lodging facilities and a variety of restaurants you'll find many unique shops and items that are designed and produced in Ely.
Dates
October thru May: Monday thru Friday 9-5, Closed Saturdays and SundaysJune through September: Monday thru Saturday 9-5, Sunday noon to 3
What's Nearby
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Wayzata Chilly Open on Lake Minnetonka / Dynamic Photowerks

Whitetail Woods in Farmington has two camper cabins open year-round / Paul Vincent

Canoeing in the Boundary Waters is one of Minnesota's most unique outdoor adventures / Peter de Sibour

Dogsledding on Poplar Lake / Ryan Taylor

Camping in the Superior National Forest / Alyssa Hei

Find what you're looking for in the shops along Main Avenue in downtown Park Rapids / Micah Kvidt

Canoe fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Gary Hamer

Mickey's Diner in St. Paul / Jim Hoffman

Get up close and personal with grizzly bears at the Minnesota Zoo / Minnesota Zoo

Lake Superior, Tettegouche State Park / Michael Treloar

An aerial view of Faribault Mill's flagship store and factory / Faribault Mill

Weisman Museum, Minneapolis / Paul Vincent

Celebrate Independence Day at a fireworks display

A family cross-country skiing in Northeast Minnesota

Skiers and snowboarders at Giants Ridge Recreation Area / Old Saw Media

The wild and scenic Kettle River flows—rapidly—through Banning State Park.

Paddle boarding in Duluth / Visit Duluth

Art glass along Lake Superior / Lisa McClintick

Boat fishing in Lake Margaret in the Brainerd Lakes Area / Paul Vincent