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Recreation Region: Blackduck Area

Shogren Dam Picnic Area

Pack up your picnic basket and enjoy one of this favorite spaces on the Chippewa National Forest. Shogren Dam picnic area is located on the on Bowstring River in Chippewa National Forest near Wirt, MN. 

General Information

Open seasonally

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.695005

Longitude: -94.054767

Directions

Travel west of Dora Lake on County Road 29, turn south on County Road 126. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to County Road 145. Turn left, cross to the east side of the Bowstring River, then turn south to the picnic area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 29th, 2025