Discover 10 parks for hiking within driving distance of Ely
"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.
"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.
"Ely is the closest city, offering lodging, dining, and the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, making it a convenient base for park visitors."
Historic stone ovens and scenic landscapes highlight this unique Nevada park.
"Ely travelers may visit as part of a broader northeastern Minnesota adventure. The park offers a contrasting coastal and waterfall experience to inland canoe-country trips."
A scenic border park featuring Minnesota's highest waterfall and striking views of the Pigeon River.
"Ely is a regional hub with historic attractions and access to outdoor recreation, drawing visitors who wish to explore the scenic parks of southern Nevada."
A scenic canyon park with gardens, trails, and picnic areas near Caliente, Nevada.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
