Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
There are 16 Elbow Lakes in Minnesota. This particular one is located in Cook County and is 408 acres with almost 7 miles of shoreline. At a maximum depth of 9 feet, this lake is perfect for anglers to find yellow perch, bluegill, and walley.
General Information
Dispersed Camping
Access to the 2 sites on this lake is a boat ramp on the East side of the lake. Each site has a fire grate and latrine.
When visiting, please remember
- Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste.
- Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes.
- You will need to pack out your garbage.
- Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Address: 2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: (218) 387-1750
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. No BWCAW permit issuance and no Eastern National Forest Interpretative Association retail sales products. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.86081829
Longitude: -90.29713124
Directions
From Grand Marais
- Take the Gunflint Trail north north for 12 miles. Go west for 1 mile on Elbow Lake Landing Road.
Parking
8 vehicle/trailer parking spaces
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Fish species: bluegill, northern pike, pumpkinseed, sunfish, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, common shiner, golden shiner
There is a concrete slap ramp and a dock.
Recreation Groups
Many lakes in the Gunflint Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motoriz