Bear Head Lake State Park
"Ely is the closest gateway community and the main base for lodging, outfitters, and dining. Visitors from Ely often come for day trips, paddling, and camping."
A North Woods park known for clear lakes, pine forests, and excellent paddling and fishing.
Cave Lake State Park
"Ely is the closest city, offering lodging, dining, and historic attractions like the Nevada Northern Railway. Visitors from Ely enjoy quick access to Cave Lake’s outdoor recreation."
A serene mountain park featuring a 32-acre lake, hiking, fishing, and year-round outdoor activities.
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
"Ely is a popular gateway for visitors heading to the park for lake country recreation and a North Woods getaway. Many travelers combine a stay in Ely with mine tours and boating on Lake Vermilion."
A unique park pairing Lake Vermilion recreation with historic underground mine tours.
Spring Valley State Park
"Ely is a regional hub with museums, historic sites, and access to the scenic Great Basin region, making it a popular stop for travelers."
A serene park with a reservoir, rolling hills, and abundant outdoor recreation.
Echo Canyon State Park
"Ely is a regional hub with a rich railroad heritage and access to Great Basin National Park, making it a good option for visitors seeking more amenities and attractions."
A picturesque park with a reservoir, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlife.
George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
"Ely is known for wilderness travel and attracts outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate remote landscapes. Those visitors often value the park’s solitude, forested terrain, and backcountry feel."
A remote North Shore park with rugged hiking, old-growth forest, and the Manitou River.
Tettegouche State Park
"Ely travelers often seek out the North Shore for a different kind of wilderness experience. Tettegouche offers steep terrain, waterfalls, and shoreline vistas that complement inland canoe-country trips."
A dramatic North Shore park known for waterfalls, cliffs, inland lakes, and Lake Superior views.
Judge C. R. Magney State Park
"Ely visitors often enjoy combining wilderness travel with a scenic drive to the North Shore. The park offers a different landscape experience, centered on river gorges and Lake Superior's eastern forests."
A North Shore park known for Devil's Kettle, scenic river gorges, and rugged forested hiking.
Beaver Dam State Park
"Though farther away, Ely is a regional hub with hotels, restaurants, and attractions, making it a good starting point for a multi-park adventure."
A remote park featuring canyons, streams, and primitive camping in eastern Nevada.
Cascade River State Park
"Ely travelers often pair a North Shore drive with a visit to Cascade River State Park. The park appeals to those looking for dramatic scenery and a different landscape from the Boundary Waters region."
A rugged North Shore park known for waterfalls, gorge views, and forested hiking near Lake Superior.