Chippewa National Forest
 

spring bird in weeds
Aaniin! Welcome! Traveling to the Chippewa National Forest means traveling "up north". The Forest, located in the heart of northern Minnesota, is a celebration of seasons, culture, and environment. This northern hardwood forest mixes between the western prairies and the northern boreal forest to the north and east. It is a Forest with shared boundaries-red oak to white pine, wild ginger to wild rice and Canada lynx to sandhill crane. The border is also shared between governments as well, with the Chippewa National Forest working across shared borders with the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.  If you would like to learn more about what to see on the Chippewa National Forest, go to informational flyers. 

 
Let's Go Camping....
2012 Chippewa National Forest Campground
Opening Dates
photo of dback country camping


 

Features

2012 Lady Slipper Celebration

Lady Slipper Byway Route

2012 Lady Slipper Celebration will be held June 23-24.  Celebrate Nature, Arts, Cultures and History along the Scenic Byway. 


OHV Information

4-wheelers on forest

2011 OHV Motor Vehicle Use Maps and Policy
MVUM Southeast Corner
MVUM Southwest Corner
MVUM Northeast Corner
MVUM Northwest Corner

Spotlights

Unique Areas

Camera with a winter photo in it

Unique areas on the Chippewa National Forest are managed with special care, they are interpreted for significant natural or historical resources

Fishing on the Chippewa

Gone Fishing Picture and Sign

 Enjoy Fishing on the Chippewa National Forest.   The 2012 Fishing Opener is Saturday, May 12!

 




Firewood Restrictions

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CLOSURE ORDER:  bans the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood from a quarantined county.