Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

Counties:

Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Olmsted, Houston, Fillmore

map

Map

Acres: 1,016,204

OHV Forest Classification: Limited

Approved Firewood Vendors

Snow Conditions:

Richard J. Dorer State Forest - Isinours

Richard J. Dorer State Forest - Brightsdale

Richard J. Dorer State Forest - Bronk Plow

photo: Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood state forest

•Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest (RJD Memorial Hardwood Forest) is located in southeastern Minnesota. This state forest includes bluffs of the Great River Road of the Mississippi River and a number state canoe routes. Cannon River State Canoe Route, Whitewater River State Canoe Route, Root River State Canoe Route, Zumbro River State Canoe Route, and Vermillion River State Canoe Route are within the forest's boundaries.

•The best times to visit RJD Memorial Hardwood Forest is in the early spring when the spring ephemerals are in bloom and in the autumn for the fall colors. The DNR lists RJD Memorial Hardwood Forest as among the best places in the state for birdwatching, motorized trail riding, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

• This state forest features five recreational areas, eight campgrounds, and one day use area. There really is something for everyone in this state forest.


More about this forest


Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Boat Ramp Nearby

Dispersed Camping

Canoe / Kayak

Hunting

Picnic Area

Picnic Shelters

Snowshoeing

TRAILS

Cross-Country Skiing

Hiking

Horseback

Mountain Biking

21.5 Miles Class I ATV


Attention Trail Users:

•Horseback riding trails are open May 1st - November 1st.

•Mountain bikes, horses, OHMs, and ATVs are restricted to designated, signed trails only.

• The big game hunter/trapper motor vehicle use exception does not apply within this state forest.

FACILITIES

Brightsdale Forest Management Unit
Bronk Unit Plowline Trail
Hay Creek Day Use Area
Isinours Management Unit
Kruger Campground and Management Unit
Money Creek & Vinegar Ridge
Oak Ridge / Wet Bark Recreation Area
Reno Horse Campground
Reno North Recreational Area
Snake Creek Management Unit
Trout Valley Management Unit
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground - Central
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground - North
Zumbro Bottoms Horse Campground - West

SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST

Frontenac State Park
Great River Bluffs State Park
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Zumbro River State Canoe Route
Whitewater River State Canoe Route
Blufflands State Trail-Root River segment
Goodhue Pioneer
Cannon River State Canoe Route
R. J. Dorer State Forest OHV Trails: Snake Creek
R. J. Dorer State Forest OHV Trails: Trout Valley

OTHER DESTINATIONS

Whitewater State Park
John A. Latsch State Park
Whitewater WMA : Main Branch Unit
McCarthy Lake WMA
Gores Pool #3 WMA
Ferndale Ridge WMA