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
- View the Conditions page for our interactive Alerts and Closures Map and links to weather and road conditions.
- Fire Information links are available on the Fire Information page.
- Planned prescribed burns are available on the Prescribed Burn page.
Forest Alerts
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Forest Order 09-09-25-06 Horse River Wildfire
The Superior National Forest (SNF) Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has issued Emergency Forest Order Closure 09-09-25-06 effective May 27, 2025 at 12:01pm. due to wildfire activity in the BWCAW Horse Lake area, on the Kawishiwi Ranger District.
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Forest Order 09-09-25-05: Brimson Complex Emergency Closure
The Superior National Forest has implemented Closure Order 09-09-25-05.
The following are prohibited:
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Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness Permit Issue Station Hours Changing
Office hours for Superior National Forest District Offices have changed. Please make sure to check office hours if you are picking up a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit from the Laurentian, LaCroix, Tofte, or Supervisors offices.
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Gunflint Ranger District Road Damage Alert
Gunflint Ranger District roads, located near Grand Marais, MN, that are impacted and closed include Forest Road 313-Shoe Lake Rd, Forest Road 140-Trout Lake Rd, and Forest Road 325-S. Brule River Rd.
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Browns Lake Road-Cloquet Line Alert
Forest Road 136-Browns Lake Road-Cloquet Line, located on the Kawishiwi Ranger District near Ely, MN has a large washout located 100 yards before the Low Lake landing. Vehicular access to the Low Lake landing and access along the road are currently inaccessible.
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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 09-09-24-06 Temporary Closure of Forest Road 170 (FR170)
The proposed closure order is needed to temporarily close a section of Forest Road 170 (FR170) “The Grade” surrounding ongoing construction at the crossing of the Cascade River to motorized traffic.
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Forest Order 09-09-24-05: June Storm Restrictions
This Emergency Forest Order effective June 24, 12:01am prohibits entry into areas impacted by the June 18 storm across northern Minnesota. See Exhibit A for a full list of areas impacted, Exhibits B & C are related maps for visual use.
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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.
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Forest Order 09-09-24-02: BWCAW Bear Aware Food Storage Order
Prohibitions related to food, food containers, etc. in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area from March 1 - November 30 of each year.
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Free Wood Permits for Select Storm Damage Sites
The Superior National Forest is extending FREE wood permits from 2023 storm damage in select locations on the Laurentian and Kawishiwi Ranger Districts through September 30, 2025. Each permit is limited to four cords