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Explore the Superior National Forest

2,000 miles of trails designed for hiking, hunting, riding and more. The Forest offers an expansive variety of ways to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.

Proposed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Fee Changes

a fire grate surrounded by rocks in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

The Superior National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness  to increase education, maintenance and visitor experience.

Visit the Wilderness

people canoeing on a lake through fog

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness extends nearly 150 miles along the International Boundary, adjacent to Canada’s Quetico and La Verendrye Provincial Parks, is bordered on the west by Voyageurs National Park, and by Grand Portage National Monument to the east. It is composed of lakes, islands, rocky outcrops and forest.

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Agassa Lake

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Agassa Lake is a small, 72-acre lake that is ideal for day trips or an overnight at the back country campsite. The lake contains walleye and perch. The 240 rod portage access to the lake limits the…

Angleworm - Hegman Lakes Ski Route

Winter Sports
As an ungroomed trail, the Angleworm - Hegman Lakes Ski Route is available for both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This is wilderness skiing within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.…

Angleworm Hiking Trail

Hiking
The Angleworm Lake Trail is a 12 mile hike that loops around Angleworm Lake. Most of this primitive trail is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Map and compass skills are recommended…

Astrid Lake Area

Site Open
Hiking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Astrid Lake is a medium sized, 120 acre lake with 1.93 miles of shoreline. It is a popular lake for anglers and home to a variety of fish species.The Astrid Lake Area has 7 miles of hiking trail, 6…

August Lake

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
August Lake is a secluded 228-acre lake with 2 backcountry campsites on its 6 miles of shoreline.  With a maximum depth of 19 feet, this lake has good walleye and northern pike fishing.

Baker Lake Rustic Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
Baker Lake Rustic Campground is located in a stand of red pine on the shore of Baker Lake.  Unlike most other rustic campgrounds, there is a solar powered faucet for drinking water.  It is an…

Ball Club Lake

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
This site is accessible by foot or boat and offers a remote experience on a 205 acre lake. The lake is 25 feet at its deepest point and is a quiet place to fish for brook trout, northern pike,…

Bally Creek Ski Trails

Winter Sports
A multiple short loop cross country ski trail system with several access points. The connector trail to the Norpine/Cascade State Park trails will be groomed to the access at Cook County 45 and…

Banadad Ski Trail

Winter Sports
A long ski trail which roughly parallels the Gunflint Trail road from near Mid-Trail to approximately the western end of Loon Lake. Most of the Banadad is within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area…

Bass Lake Trail

Hiking
The Bass Lake Trail has several loop options. The longest loop is about 6 miles, traveling all the loops would be much further. This trail offers beautiful overlooks, small waterfalls and varied…