Recreation
The Blackduck Ranger District is located in the northwest part of the Chippewa National Forest. A great stop for Forest information, maps and permits.
The spirit of the Civilian Conservation Corps can be found in the notched logs and hammered iron of the Chippewa National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Cass Lake, Minn.
Marcell area is 28 miles north of Grand Rapids, Minnesota within the Chippewa National Forest. The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
The Walker Ranger District is one of three ranger districts on the Forest, it is approximately 479,000 acres in size. Favorite Spaces and
Cut Foot Visitor Center
Site Closed
Stop for Chippewa National Forest information, or a chance to relax and enjoy the wildlife mounts and hands-on activities. Cut Foot Sioux Visitor Center 44623 State Hwy 46, Deer River, MN 56636Open…
Deer Lake Campground
Site Open
Deer Lake campground is located at 59829 Eagle Nest Road Deer River, MN, 20 miles northwest of Deer River off Highway 46, four miles west on Eagle Nest Road (FR 2198). The campground is located on…
Deer River Dispersed Camping
Site Open
Those interested in dispersed camping on Cut Foot Sioux Lake may boat to any one of twenty designated dispersed campsites along the shoreline. All of these sites have wilderness latrines and…
Diamond Lake Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 77 acre Diamond Lake. Diamond Lake is just south of MN Highway 200. Rainbow trout (stocked by the MN DNR) and crappies are found in this lake.
Dora Lake Family Picnic Area
Site Open
Just here for the day? Pack the picnic basket and head to the shores of Dora Lake and the Dora Lake Family Picnic Area.
East Seelye Bay Boat Area
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp on the north side of Cut Foot Sioux Lake provides access to the 2852 acre Cut Foot Sioux Lake and the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Cut Foot Sioux Lake is west of MN Highway…
East Seelye Bay Campground
Site Open
Located at 58987 Eagle Nest Road Deer River, MN, 20 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46. Turn west on Eagle Nest Road (FR 2198) and follow the road for 2 ½ miles. East Seelye Bay has 13…
Edge of the Wilderness
Site Open
The "Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway" helps people discover the hidden natural and cultural history of northern Minnesota. The Byway meanders 47 miles north from Grand Rapids to Effie, Minnesota.…
Edge of the Wilderness Discover Center
Site Open
The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center located in Marcell, MN and within the Chippewa National Forest is a visitor & environmental education center that is home to a variety of interpretive…
Gilstad Lake Boat Site
Site Open
The concrete log boat ramp is located on the south end of the lake. An accessible fishing pier is located at the access. Log cribs designed to attract fish to the area are situated near the pier to…