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Welcome to Superior National Forest

Established in 1909, the three-million acre Superior National Forest is the largest national forest east of the Mississippi River. The Forest is located at the southernmost edge of the boreal forest ecosystem and is home to thousands of clean lakes, rocky landscapes, iconic megafauna, colorful fall foliage and has a rich cultural history. Within the bounds of the Forest is the beloved one million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Bordered by Canada, Lake Superior and Voyageurs National Park, there's truly a superior experience waiting for you.

Find Your Perfect Place to Camp

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Whether you’re in a tent or recreational vehicle (RV), we have a campsite that is right for you! Not only are there over 2,000 designated wilderness campsites in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, we have 39 campgrounds with a wide range of amenities, and 35 back country areas.

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Recreation Opportunities

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Grab your boots, water bottle, a snack, and maybe the bug repellent. There are over 400 miles of hiking trail in the Superior National Forest, so…

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Driving can be an excellent way to tour the expansive Superior National Forest. Hundreds of miles of Forest Roads, three nationally designated…

Rec Banner: Man Canoeing

With so many lakes, it is no surprise that water activities like boating and swimming play a part in many people's trip to the Superior National…

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a canoe on the water at sunrise in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Events

Jun

14

Fee Free Day - National Get Outdoors Day

Jul

19

Fee Free Day - Juneteenth

Sep

27

Fee Free Day - National Public Lands Day

Nov

11

Fee Free Day - Veterans Day

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Recent Press Releases

Superior National Forest issues Closure Order for Horse River Fire

Release Date: May 27th, 2025

Superior National Forest Closure Update for the Brimson Fires

Release Date: May 23rd, 2025

Temporary Road Closures on the Gunflint Ranger District

Release Date: May 21st, 2025

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Features

Early last spring a Canada lynx carcass was discovered on the edge of a Superior National Forest (NF) road by Superior NF volunteer, Gary Olson.…

Terrestrial and Avian Wildlife: Two Lynx

Superior National Forest’s Wildlife Biologist Dan Ryan slows the Forest Service SUV down and pulls over to the edge of the snow-packed road.…

A historic rustic cabin and surrounding island property on Lake Vermilion within the Superior National Forest and 1854 Ceded Territory are getting…

The Stairway Portage located in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) within the Superior National Forest is one that many of the…

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