Arthur Lake - Birch Lake

St. Louis County, Minnesota

Arthur Lake is in Birch Lake, Minnesota, under 20 miles from Ely. For a big-city trip, Duluth is under 110 miles away.

The Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital is under 20 miles away, and the Duluth International Airport is under 110 miles away.

On and Around the Water

Spanning 71 acres, Arthur Lake is a smaller lake that allows residents to feel cozy in their space.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views.

There is no public access point, making the lake a private paradise! With a swimming beach, hiking trails, and more, residents will never be bored.

Anglers can find black crappie, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, central mudminnow, golden shiner, Iowa darter, and tadpole madtom.

With 17 miles of hiking trails, various cross-country skiing and snowmobile trails, and even ice fishing, Bear Head State Park provides residents of Arthur Lake with the perfect, activity-filled getaway.

Explore Ely

Those looking for fun off the water can discover everything Ely has to offer.

One popular attraction is Kawishiwi Falls Trail, where visitors can hike through the woods and relax in nature.

Another popular attraction is the International Wolf Center, where visitors can go and see a variety of wolves living inside the preserve.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular ones and features a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors head back to the city and are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Surround Yourself with Nature

Those looking to enjoy everything that nature has to offer will enjoy calling Arthur Lake home.