Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground Ely, Ely
About the Hotel
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.
Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground: 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
Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground: Cons
- Cabins do not have television or air conditioning - Located 62 miles from Chisholm-Hibbing Airport
Select your room type
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Private beach
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- BBQ facilities
- Public Bath
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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