Snow place like the Chippewa

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Welcome to Chippewa National Forest

There is snow place like the Chippewa National Forest. Winter is a truly special time of year; fresh blankets of snow covering the trails, ice fishing, winter camping and clear cold nights made for stargazing, winter is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the Forest.

Recreation Opportunities

old snow shoes in a pile of snow.

Winter on the Chippewa is a truly special time of year. From the fresh blankets of snow covering the trails to clear nights made for stargazing,…

three children ice fishing.

The Chippewa National Forest offers excellent opportunities for hunting and fishing. The Forest's diverse landscape, from dense forests to expansive…

A wooden bridge covered in snow.

On the Trail - Hiking InformationThere is no better way to see the Chippewa National Forest than on a trail. Hike and view spring wildflowers, bike…

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A group of Native Americans drumming.

A black dog sitting by a camp site with bon fire in snow.

A log cabin building covered in snow.

A pile of logs in the snow.

A person holding a map.

A Civilian Conservation Camp era picnic pavilion.

Features

Did you know that the Ojibwe people also refer to themselves and others as Anishinaabe? Translated to English, Anishinaabe means a person, a human,…

Three people looking at the photographer while holding surveying equipment.

Last October, 13 surveyors and surveying technicians traveled from five states and the District of Columbia to spend a week on the Chippewa National…

An Unmanned Aerial Systems about to launch.

The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as a technology and tool for land management agencies has been developing for many years. For the Forest…

The Chippewa National Forest boasts the distinction of being home to the best preserved CCC camp in existence – Camp Rabideau. Camp Rabideau is…

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Recent Press Releases

Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov

Release Date: November 19, 2025

Public surveys on the Chippewa National Forest

Release Date: October 1, 2025

Campground Food Storage Forest Order

Release Date: April 16, 2025

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