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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 in Minnesota 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.

Interactive Alerts & Notices Map

Superior National Forest's public information alerts and notices map is easy to navigate to view current conditions and closure or restrictions before you head out on your forest trip.

NOTICE: Some areas of the Superior National Forest continue to have wildfire impacts from the July lightning weather event. See the Current Conditions web page for the most up to date information. 

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Recreation Opportunities

A woman with an orange backpack standing next to water on the Powwow Trail
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…
Fall 160908 sawbill curves
Driving can be an excellent way to tour the expansive Superior National Forest.  Hundreds of miles of Forest Roads, three nationally designated…
canoes on lake
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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Passes and Permits

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Maps and Guides

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Safety and Ethics

Leave No Trace Logo

Timber Sales

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Prescribed Fire

Sunlight streams down to a pine tree stand with prescribed fire burning and a firefighter standing on the road

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