About Elbow Lake (Gunflint)
Two backcountry sites are available on this lake to canoe or non-motorized boat in. These sites are first come, first served and each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. **A few reminders:** - Hang food packs, - put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, - treat or boil all water, - wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, - pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses.
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 7 mi north of Grand Marais, MN · 47.86141, -90.3101
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 10.0 mi |
| Mud Creek | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.0 mi |
| 21038 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.6 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Pine Mountain Road To Binagami | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
| 1310 Spur A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| George Washington | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 7.7 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.