September 12 opening set for Lake Vermilion–Soudan Underground Mine State Park campground. 218-865-6705 for reservations - summer phone number only. At an information stand run by Club Mesabi, the promotional organization for the Mesabi Trail, director Ardy Nurmi-Wilberg said the Mesabi Trail’s latest segment between Soudan and the state park has local businesses seeing an uptick in visitors.“The people of Tower and Soudan are so excited about the trail, and when we finally get this section connected to the rest of the trail, it’ll be big for them,” she said. On a pleasant June 7, 2018, a crowd had gathered at the new Ojiig group camp area for the official opening of the Vermilion Ridge Campground at The ribbon cutting was preceded by a drum circle and blessing ceremony by members of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Plans for the camper cabins. Take the mine tour in this video from the Iron Range Tourism Bureau, 2017, 5:33 min. Shelter in the group site. A new kind of wayfinding signage, electronic pay stations and improved wi-fi coverage will add convenience to the user experience. Lake Vermilion State Park - Vermilion Ridge campground, Ely: See traveler reviews, 4 candid photos, and great deals for Lake Vermilion State Park - Vermilion Ridge campground, ranked #29 of 38 specialty lodging in Ely and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. I snapped this photo, hot into my car, and drive away. Vehicle permits are available for purchase at the gift shop in the visitor center or through the self service kiosk at Vermilion Ridge campground. If you go to this park you have to do the mine tour! Amazing! This large campground has a range of sites, including unserviced, power, power/water, and sewer hookups, as well as pull-through sites. Another new feature of this park is the absence of a contact station to save on staffing costs.This new flagship park he said will be “One of those places you have to get on a waiting list to get in,” estimating an annual visitor count of about 400,000 once the park is officially completed.Bakk gave a brief history of the purchase of the park land from US Steel Corporation and the entities involved in seeing the project through. Group and educational tours are available year-round. The island, while small is visible from 60 percent of the park’s shoreline. DON'T FEED THE ANIMALS! The other was no real interpretative center or gift shop other than the mine.
Experience the life of a miner from the last century. Some sites are separated by stands of trees, while others are open with trees for shade. By Jan … We ask that you call the campground office to make reservations.