Elk Lake Group Camp
Open — Open seasonally from May through November. Currently closed for winter.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:54PM CST until January 20 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:00PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 39 below. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northwest Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
About
Elk Lake Group Camp offers a remote wilderness experience within Minnesota's oldest state park, Itasca. Reached via the winding, one-way Wilderness Drive through towering pines, this primitive group camp accommodates up to 50 people with two vault toilets, a hand-pump water source, screened shelter, picnic tables, and a fire ring. The site accepts both tents and RVs, though no electricity is available. Steps lead directly from camp to the shore of 303-acre Elk Lake, one of only 25 sentinel lakes in Minnesota. Anglers can fish for walleye, perch, bass, bluegill, northern pike, and the prized muskellunge. The camp is less than a half mile from the Elk Lake public boat launch for canoeing, kayaking, and boating. The Nicollet Trail begins just feet from the campground for hiking. The remote location and mature pine forest create a tranquil atmosphere perfect for groups seeking solitude in Minnesota's wilderness. Reservations are required through the Minnesota DNR.
Directions
Access via Wilderness Drive, a one-way scenic road within Itasca State Park.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (866) 857-2757 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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