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•Visitors will be met with richly wooded moraine hills and numerous lakes, marshes, and bogs as they hike their way through this state forest.
•Big Fork State Forest and the Lost 40 SNA are now home to Minnesota's state tree,the red pine (Pinus resinosa), Big Tree Champion.
• The Big Fork state water trail travels through a portion of the forest, providing the canoeist and kayaker a great opportunity to explore the remote and pristine areas of the forest.
•There are no campgrounds within the forest. However, dispersed camping is allowed. Campgrounds are available at nearby Scenic State Park along with Koochiching and Pine Island state forests.
• View a video titled "A rare 'Lost 40' of old-growth forest survives untouched" from MinnPost.com showing a group of visitors reviewing a history marker and exploring the Lost Forty Trail.
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RECREATION Boating Boat Ramp Nearby Dispersed Camping Fishing Hunting Swimming |
TRAILS Cross-Country Skiing Hiking Mountain Biking
Spring temporarily trail and road closers are now in affect due to wet conditions. Signs will be posted at entry points and parking lots. The closures include all unmarked roads and trails, unless specifically listed. |
SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST |
OTHER DESTINATIONS •Scenic State Park |
