Elbow Lake

Located in Maple Hill, Cook County, the Elbow Lake boat ramp provides public access to this scenic 1,695-acre lake with a maximum depth of 60 feet. This launch point serves paddlers, anglers, and boaters looking to explore the lake's productive waters or access backcountry camping opportunities. The ramp is situated on the east side of the lake and is a first-come, first-served facility.

Paddlers should note that Elbow Lake is part of the Timber-Frear Canoe Route and offers four backcountry sites accessible by boat. If you're planning to camp, familiarize yourself with backcountry regulations: hang food packs, fully extinguish fires before leaving your site, treat or boil drinking water, and wash dishes and yourself away from the lake. Each backcountry site includes a fire grate, latrine, and may have a picnic table. Two Island Lake Campground is located within 10 miles for those seeking alternative lodging.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, 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...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, 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. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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