Alerts
Forest Alerts
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West Seelye Campground is Temporarily Open
West Seelye campground is open on a temporary basis from 5/9/25-5/26/25 due to a need for overflow camping in the Cut Foot area. Fee is $10/night, paid by fee envelope with cash or check. Senior passes get half-price rate.
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Cass Lake Levels
One gate at Bimijiwan was closed on 03/24/25. Both gates are currently closed. The Cass Lake level is 1301.69 and the estimated outflow is 87CFS. For more information, please visit Cass Lake Levels.
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Emerald ash borer (EAB) in Cass County
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Cass County for the first time, in a cluster of ash trees near Remer. There are now 45 counties in the state, including Cass, with EAB.
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Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands
While recreational cannabis use may be legal in the State of Minnesota, effective August 1, 2023, the Chippewa and Superior National Forests officials are reminding visitors that it is illegal on National Forest System lands.