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Chippewa National Forest
Season by Season
The Chippewa National Forest offers a unique experience all year round from the spring flowers to fall colors.
Chippewa National Forest
The Chippewa National Forest, located in the heart of northern Minnesota, is a celebration of seasons, culture and environment. Come explore the big lakes, big pines and all the Forest has to offer.
The Chippewa National Forest was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi River in 1908. Originally known as the Minnesota National Forest, the name was changed in 1928 to honor the original inhabitants. Today, the Forest and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe share goals and offer visitors a chance to experience Anishinabe culture and learn about the past from prehistory to the early logging-era and Civilian Conservation Corps days. About the Forest | Chippewa Visitor Map
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Seasonal Recreation
Camping, biking and everything outdoors!
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Working Forest
Warmer weathers means more boots in the field!
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Hello Summer!
Looking for more info on wildflowers? Look no farther.
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Now Hiring
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Recent News
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ROAD WORK TO BEGIN ON WEST WINNIE CAMGROUND ROAD
Release Date: Aug 15, 2022
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Pennington North Resource Management Project Seeking Comments
Release Date: Aug 15, 2022
Features
Youth Archaeology Camp 2022
The Chippewa National Forest participated in a Youth Archaeology Workshop on July 19 -21 after a two-year hiatus resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Forest Service partnered with the Minnesota Historical Society and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe to explore a ca. 1890s to 1930s farmstead on the grounds of the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids.
Archaeology Intern 2022
This summer on the Chippewa, an intern, Maria Chiaberta, from the Conservation Corps of Minnesota Iowa has joined the Heritage program. Maria returns from the Northern Illinois region for a 2nd term, having previously worked alongside the Forest Service and CCMI in 2018.
Spotlights
Memorial Tree Planting Site
The Chippewa National Forest has had a successful tree planting partnership with the National Forest Foundation, American Forests, and Arbor Day Foundation.
Tribal Relations
The unique geographic relationship links the Chippewa National Forest with the social, economic, and cultural well-being of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Rules And Regulations
Know before you go.
Timber Sales
Explore latest timber sales and recent sales results.