Koochiching State Forest

Counties:

Koochiching, St. Louis, Itasca

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Acres: 567,985

OHV Forest Classification: Managed

Approved Firewood Vendors

Snow Conditions:

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•Koochiching State Forest is located in northern Minnesota in Koochiching County. It encompasses 567,985 acres, 344,300 of which are state owned, making it one of Minnesota's largest state forests.

•Recreation opportunities in the forest include Little Fork River State Canoe Route, Big Fork River State Canoe Route, Tilson Bay Hiking Trail, Tilson Creek Ski Trail, and access to Rainy Lake.


More about this forest


Koochiching State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Boat Ramp Nearby

Dispersed Camping

Canoe / Kayak

Pier

Picnic Area

Picnic Shelters

TRAILS

26.7 Miles Cross-Country Skiing

Hiking

Snowmobiling


Attention Trail Users:

Most roads and trails are open to mountain bikes unless posted.

SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST

Big Fork River State Caneo Route
Myrtle Lake Peatland SNA
Little Fork River State Canoe Route

OTHER DESTINATIONS

Pine Island State Forest
George Washington State Forest
Big Fork State Forest
Kabetogama State Forest