Blackduck Area
The Blackduck Ranger District is located in the northwest part of the Chippewa National Forest. A great stop for Forest information, maps and permits.
General Information
Open year round: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Recreation Sites
Benjamin Lake Boating
Site Open
Benjamin Lake offers a pleasant stop along the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway for swimming, boating, and picnicking. Visit the nearby Camp Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp for a glimpse.No fire…
Benjamin Lake Family Picnic Area
Site Open
Benjamin Lake offers a pleasant stop along the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway for swimming, boating, and picnicking. Visit the nearby Camp Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp for a glimpse.No fire…
Benjamin Lake Swimming
Site Open
Benjamin Lake offers a pleasant stop along the Lady Slipper Scenic Byway for swimming, boating, and picnicking. Visit the nearby Camp Rabideau Civilian Conservation Corps Camp for a glimpse.No fire…
Big Lake Boating Area
Site Open
Big Lake offers great fishing for Bluegill, Bass, Northern Pike, Muskie and Walleye.
Blackduck Dispersed Camping
Site Open
If you enjoy getting back to basics, the Chippewa National Forest offers a range of camping opportunities! The Forest has over 345 dispersed recreation sites for the more primitive experience.…
Dora Lake Family Picnic Area
Site Open
Just here for the day? Pack the picnic basket and head to the shores of Dora Lake and the Dora Lake Family Picnic Area.
Gilstad Lake Boat Site
Site Open
The concrete log boat ramp is located on the south end of the lake. An accessible fishing pier is located at the access. Log cribs designed to attract fish to the area are situated near the pier to…
Lady Slipper Scenic Byway
Site Open
Lady Slipper Scenic byway goes over the river and through the woods. The Chippewa National Forest hugs this rustic route with campgrounds and resorts tucked in the woods. The Chippewa National…
Lake Andrusia Boat Site
Site Open
A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 1,500 acre Lake Andrusia. Lake Andrusia is connected by the Mississippi River to the Cass Lake chain of lakes. Walleye, northern pike, and yellow perch are…
Lost 40
Site Open
Flyer and Trail Map | Driving DirectionsExperience the forest of yesteryear at the Lost 40. Minnesota was one of the largest timber-producing states in the country in the late 1800s, but 144 acres…