Alerts
Before visiting the Superior National Forest, there is information you should know about. In the Alerts section you will find information about current conditions and closures on the forest.
We want your visit to be an enjoyable one. By following national forest rules and regulations, your outdoor recreation experience should prove rewarding and other visitors will likewise enjoy their visits. Please visit the rules and regulations page for more information.
Maps and More Information
Interactive Alerts and Closures Map
View the Conditions page for our interactive Alerts and Closures Map and links to weather and road conditions.
Fire Information
Fire Information links are available on the Fire Information page.
Prescribed Burns
Planned prescribed burns are available on the Prescribed Burn page.
Forest Alerts
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Forest Order 09-09-26-02: BWCAW Bear Aware Food Storage Order
Prohibitions related to food, food containers, etc. in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area from April 1 - November 30 of each year.
FAQs
Q. What was the major change in the updated BWCAW Bear Aware Food storage order?
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Forest Order 09-09-26-03 Temporary Occupancy and use Restrictions for the Eagle Mountain FR170 Trail
Eagle Mountain FR170 Trailhead, parking lot, and trail are closed for the public’s health and safety due to administrative work being conducted by employees and dogsleds on the trail hauling materials and supplies for trail improvement project work.
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FR323 Ball Club Road Caution
Visitors to Ball Club Lake should take caution.
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Forest Closure Order 09-09-25-07: Closure Notice for Public Safety – Laurentian District
The Superior National Forest (NF) has issued Forest Closure Order 09-09-25-07 that continues restrictions to all traffic (motorized and nonmotorized) on Kane Lake Spur J (Forest Road 107J), and Hush Lake Road (Forest Road 790) on the Laurentian Ranger District in Lake and St. Louis Counties.
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Watch for Wildfire Hazards While Recreating
Wildfires can pose risks to firefighters and the public even after they are contained. It is important to use extreme caution and good judgment when in fire-impacted areas due to the ongoing dangers that can be difficult to identify. After the flames, the risk remains.
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Devil's Track Tributary Bridge Closure
A trail bridge on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) located approximately .4 mile west of the Lindskog Trailhead (Co. Rd 58) has been closed.
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Forest Order 09-09-24-01: Conditions of Use Restrictions for the Superior
Limits camping at developed sites to 14 days, prohibits camping at Jeanette Lake Island, Birch Lake "TP Island", and Grassy Lake Island; also prohibits using roads for commercial hauling with a permit or written authorization and operating an over-snow vehicle on designated ski trails.