Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground, Ely

Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground - A historic lakeside resort with private trails, multiple lakes access, and year-round outdoor activities

Located 4 miles from Ely on a private peninsula, this 5-star Ely hotel dates back to 1919 as one of Minnesota's original resorts. Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground spans across White Iron and Farm Lakes, providing access to 20 miles of shoreline across four connected lakes. The property features lakeside cabins ranging from two to eight bedrooms, motel suites with kitchenettes, and RV sites with full hookups. Guest accommodations include private fire pits, picnic areas, and decks overlooking the water. The Hearthside Lounge serves Uncle G's Pizza daily and features a wood fireplace. Outdoor enthusiasts can access private hiking trails, cross-country skiing paths, and direct connection to the Tomahawk snowmobile trail. Silver Rapids Lodge maintains over 10 fishing docks with electrical hookups and offers boat rentals through Your Boat Club partnership. The property sits at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Superior National Forest.

Pros

Direct access to four lakes with 20 miles of explorable shoreline

Miles of private hiking and mountain biking trails on 40 acres of wooded property

Year-round activities including ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing

Modern shower facilities and fish cleaning house for outdoor enthusiasts

Cons

Cabins do not have television or air conditioning

Located 62 miles from Chisholm-Hibbing Airport