Crow Wing State Forest

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Crow Wing

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Acres: 33,713

OHV Forest Classification: Limited

Approved Firewood Vendors

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photo: Crow Wing state forest

•Crow Wing State Forest is located in north-central Crow Wing County, about 20 miles northeast of Brainerd.

•White pines tower above the hardwoods as you walk through conifer bogs and wet prairies in this diverse forest. Spend the day at the Pelican Beach Day-Use Area, which has an excellent sugar sand beach, parking, restrooms, and changing facilities.

•Recreational opportunities include; camping at Greer Lake Campground which features 31 drive-in sites; swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, and access to Pine River State Canoe Route and Mississippi River State Canoe Route.


More about this forest


Crow Wing State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Boat Ramp Nearby

Canoe / Kayak

Picnic Area

Swimming

TRAILS

1.7 Miles Hiking

17.3 Miles Class I ATV

17.3 Miles Class II ATV

17.3 Miles Off-Highway Motorcycling


FACILITIES

Greer Lake Campground
Pelican Beach Day-Use Area

SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST

Pine River State Canoe Route
Mississippi River State Canoe Route

OTHER DESTINATIONS

Cuyuna Country State Park
Mission Lake WMA
Upgaard WMA