Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park
🌤 Weather at Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16–66 °F | 55–79 °F | 21–70 °F | -4 to 24 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Tamarac Wildlife Re, 15 mi away, elevation 1,508 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park is a park on Little Elbow Lake in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, maintained by the White Earth Nation. It is not a state park today; Minnesota statutes of 1967 listed it as Little Elbow Lake State Park.
🏆 White Earth Nation park — lake park in Mahnomen County, maintained by the tribe’s Division of Natural Resources
The White Earth Nation’s Division of Natural Resources lists Little Elbow Lake Park among the recreation areas it maintains and develops, together with the Roy Lake and Lynwood recreational areas. Its Parks and Recreation page names Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park as the location of a fishing pier. Minnesota’s 1967 statutes placed the former state park in Mahnomen County, in parts of sections 14, 21 to 28 and 34 of township 143 north, range 39 west.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Mahnomen County, MN |
| Operator | White Earth Nation (Division of Natural Resources) |
| Former Name | Little Elbow Lake State Park |
| Fishing | Fishing pier (White Earth Nation) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Little Elbow Lake still a state park?
No. The White Earth Nation maintains it as Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park, and it is not part of Minnesota’s state park system. For fees, rules and facilities, check with the White Earth Nation.
Where is Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park?
In Mahnomen County in northwestern Minnesota. Minnesota’s 1967 statutes and the MnDOT township map place Little Elbow Lake in Little Elbow Township.
Nearby parks: The closest state park is Itasca State Park, about 19 miles east (straight-line).
🎣 Visit Little Elbow Lake Tribal Park
Lake park of the White Earth Nation in Mahnomen County.
Why this page changed
Editor’s note (October 2026): This page used to be titled “Little Elbow Lake State Park” and described a 230-acre state park in Grant County with swimming, camping, a Minnesota state park vehicle permit and state park reservations. The park lies in Mahnomen County and is maintained by the White Earth Nation, so we removed those details. The White Earth Nation does not list fees, hours or camping for the park on its pages; check with its Division of Natural Resources before you go.
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