Tower, Minnesota

Top Spots in and near Tower

  • Ely, Minnesota

    Hike the Bass and Dry Lake Loop

    6.3 mi / 518 ft gain
    This is a moderate trail, that gets a bit steep at times.  Great views of the lake and has lots of spots to stop for a quick snack.  Trail is well maintained, and there is a fun waterfall, which is great to splash around in.   The trailhead is super close to Ely, MN and has bathrooms.   Make sure...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Kawishiwi Falls

    4.0
    1 mi / 121 ft gain
    The trail to Kawishiwi Falls begins at the parking lot and winds through a wooded trail with minimal elevation gain. There are several different vantage points of the falls that are accessible from the trail (above, below, and from the side). The trail is also part of the portage between Garden a...
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  • Tower, Minnesota

    Canoe to Loon Lake from Entry #14

    The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is located in the northern portion of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. What once used to be covered by glaciers is now home to approximately 1.1 million acres of land with 1,200 miles of canoe routes. Permits are required for access...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Camp on BWCA's Lake 2

    A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area requires some planning ahead. First, you'll need acquire a permit/reservation via recreation.gov . Specify how many people are in your group, the number of watercraft you plan to use and how many days you'll be in the BWCA. You'll also need to select a gro...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Explore Rifle Lake in the BWCA

    The best part of Rifle Lake is how remote it is. There's no quick way to find this small, secluded lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The lake supports just one campsite and is less than a half-mile long, according to rook.org. It is also part of the Rifle/Bridge Loop, which is a good option...
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  • Ely, Minnesota

    Canoe or Kayak the Ensign and Birch Lake Loop

    This is a great 24 mile loop if you are last minute planning or are only doing a weekend kayak/canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, MN. The starting point is at Moose Lake boat launch and parking lot, which is about a 30 minute drive north of Ely, MN on Co Hwy 18. You must obtain a permi...
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Camping and Lodging in Tower

Pfeiffer Lake
Cook, Minnesota

Pfeiffer Lake

Birch Lake Campground
Ely, Minnesota

Birch Lake Campground

Fenske Lake Campground
Ely, Minnesota

Fenske Lake Campground

South Kawishiwi River
Forest 183 Road

South Kawishiwi River

Jeanette Lake
Crane Lake, Minnesota

Jeanette Lake

Whiteface Reservoir
Makinen, Minnesota

Whiteface Reservoir