Travel

What to bring

Since our weather is often unpredictable, include some warmer clothing and rain gear in case of cool or rainy days. Of course, bring your swimsuits and beach towels for those warm days by the lake. A camera, radio, alarm clock, fishing gear, and a good book or two are also important items to consider.

Also, we strongly recommend some sort of insect repellant (OFF!, etc.) as there are sometimes mosquitoes. Flashlights are recommended since our terrain has been left for the most part in its natural state and there are many rocks and exposed tree roots in the pathways.

Cell phone service is available in the area, with reception varying depending upon your service provider. We've had good reports for Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T.

Getting Here

By Automobile:

From Ely:

1. Take Hwy 169 west toward Tower and Virginia, approx. 3 miles
2. Turn right on County Rd 88
3. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
4. Total trip time is 10-15 minutes.

From the Twin Cities:

1. I-35 North approx. 110 miles
2. State Route 33 north through Cloquet to connect with:
3. US 53 - Continue northward on US 53 through Virginia until you reach:
4. Highway 169 - Approx. 5 miles outside of Virginia, take the right turn off to Ely.
5. Continue on 169 through Tower toward Ely.


6. Approx. 3 miles before you reach Ely, you will find County Rd 88 on your left.
7. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
8. Total trip time is 4 - 4.5 hours

For a more Scenic Route:

1. Follow I-35 into Duluth and take the Route 61 North Shore Drive.
2. Shortly after Silver Bay at Illgen City, look for the turn onto Highway 1 on your left.
3. Follow Highway 1 until you reach Ely.
4. Go through Ely on the 169 for approx. 3 miles until you reach County Rd 88 on your right.
5. Follow CR-88 approx. 3 miles and you will see our sign on the left.
6. Total trip time is 4.75 - 5.25 hours.