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
Historic Forest Supervisor’s Office
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Welcome to the Historic Chippewa National Forest Supervisor's office. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We can help you with: Forest information and mapsInteragency…
Hovde Lake Boat Area
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An earthen ramp, suitable for small boat trailers, provides access to the 131 acres of Hovde Lake. Hovde Lake is three miles south of MN Highway 200. Bass, walleye, and northern pike are found in…
Joyce Estate
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As you stroll through the grounds of the Joyce Estate imagine the roaring twenties, the time of prohibition and women's suffrage. Imagine how unusual it was in its day, an isolated 4,500 acre resort…
Lady Slipper Scenic Byway
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Lady Slipper Scenic byway goes over the river and through the woods. The Chippewa National Forest hugs this rustic route with campgrounds and resorts tucked in the woods. The Chippewa National…
Lake 13 Boat Area
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 470 acres of Lake 13. Lake 13 is three miles east of MN Highway 371. Bluegill, walleye, northern pike and other panfish are found in this lake.
Lake Andrusia Boat Site
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 1,500 acre Lake Andrusia. Lake Andrusia is connected by the Mississippi River to the Cass Lake chain of lakes. Walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch are…
Lake Erin
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Lake Erin includes a picnic area and an interpretive trail around the lake. Various points of interest are marked along the one-kilometer (.6 miles) trail. Plan 40 minutes to enjoy this easy…
Little Cut Foot Sioux Boat Area
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 660 acre Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. The lake is east of MN Highway 46. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, perch and other panfish are found in this lake.
Little Jessie Lake Boat Area
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 637 acre Little Jessie Lake. Little Jessie Lake is south of Itasca County Highway 35, with the landing on the northwest shore. Northern pike, walleye,…
Long Lake Boat Area
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A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 926 acre Long Island Lake. Long Island Lake is just east of MN Highway 84. Northern pike, largemouth bass, and panfish such as bluegills, sunfish and perch…