Access Site
MN
Elbow Lake (North)
City: Cook, MN
County: St. Louis County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.03218414, -92.60836351
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Flint Creek at Wood Road near Cook, MN
6.9 mi away
Vermilion River near Crane Lake, MN
10.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
The north access point on Elbow Lake provides a public boat launch for paddlers and boaters in Cook, St. Louis County. Elbow Lake is a 1,695-acre lake with a maximum depth of 60 feet, offering a substantial paddling destination in the scenic Superior National Forest region. This launch provides convenient access for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the lake or connect to the Timber-Frear Canoe Route.
From this access point, paddlers can explore backcountry campsites accessible via paddling and portaging routes, making it a good starting point for canoe camping expeditions. The lake supports recreational fishing for walleye, yellow perch, and bluegill. The launch location in the north portion of the lake complements the southwest launch near Cook, giving paddlers options depending on their route and destination on the water.
From this access point, paddlers can explore backcountry campsites accessible via paddling and portaging routes, making it a good starting point for canoe camping expeditions. The lake supports recreational fishing for walleye, yellow perch, and bluegill. The launch location in the north portion of the lake complements the southwest launch near Cook, giving paddlers options depending on their route and destination on the water.