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YMCA Camp Widjiwagan

Getting to Camp

Directions to Ely from Twin Cities:
Take Interstate 35 north to Cloquet exit (Hwy 33). Take Hwy 33 north through Cloquet to Hwy 53 north. Take Hwy 53 north through Virginia to Hwy 169 east. Go east on Hwy 169 to Ely.

Directions from Ely to Camp Widjiwagan:
Take Highway 169 northeast one mile out of Ely (toward the town of Winton). From Highway 169 turn left onto County Road 88 (T-Intersection). Follow County Road 88 for approximately 2 miles, and turn right onto the Echo Trail (T-intersection). The Echo Trail is also designated as County Road 116. Follow the winding Echo Trial for approximately 9.1 miles to the North Arm Road (T-intersection), and follow it for 1.5 miles to the camp entrance, which will be on your left. Turn left into the camp entrance, and proceed to the camp office in the Sigurd Olson Center.

From St. Paul to Camp Widjiwagan: approximately 260 miles, 5-6 hours driving time.
Camp Telephone Number: (218) 365-2117

Here's how to contact us:

YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
2233 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
TEL: 651.645.6605
FAX: 651.646.5521
e-mail:info@widji.org




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