Superior National Forest
Welcome Spring With Us!
After a funky winter we are ready to embrace Spring! Come explore our forest landscapes, trails, rivers, lakes, and more as spring pops around the Superior National Forest!
Superior National Forest in Minnesota's Arrowhead
Your Northland 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.
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Recreation
Whatever you love to do, come explore with us.
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Camping
From cabins to backcountry camping or Wilderness camping, find your place under the stars on the Forest.
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Learn About Dark Sky
Discover the wonders of the night! National Forests offer a respite from urban light pollution for recreational star gazers!
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Plan Ahead for Your Trip
Recent News
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Superior National Forest Updates Commercial Filming and Still Photography Requirements
Release Date: Mar 18, 2024 Duluth, Minn
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USDA Under Secretary visits Superior National Forest to support Great Lakes wildfire mitigation efforts
Release Date: Mar 13, 2024 Duluth, Minn
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Historic Smokey Bear Paintings Arrive Next Week Forest in Celebration of Smokey’s 80th Birthday
Release Date: Mar 12, 2024 Duluth, Minn
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Upcoming Limits for Spring Vehicle Weight on Roads
Release Date: Mar 8, 2024 Duluth, Minn
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Wilderness Rangers Keep Campsites and Trails Maintained in the BWCAW
Release Date: Mar 8, 2024 Duluth, Minn
Features
Superior NF BWCAW Portage Replacements earn 2023 National Wilderness Award
Superior NF BWCAW Portage Replacements earn 2023 National Wilderness Award for best use of ‘Traditional Skills & Minimum Tool Leadership’
Award Winning Portage replacements in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness funded by Great American Outdoors Act, BWCAW use permit fees (Recreation Enhancement Act), the Timber Sales Pipeline Restoration Fund, and Secure Rural Schools grants.
Superior National Forest’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness 2024 Permit
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) permit reservations for the 2024 quota season, May 1 – September 30, will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.