Savanna State Forest

Counties:

St. Louis, Itasca, Aitkin, Carlton

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Fire Danger Rating

Acres: 238,954


State Forest Map

Motor Vehicle/OHV Classification: Limited

Approved Firewood Vendors

Snow Conditions:

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•Savanna State Forest is situated in northeastern Aitkin County. To get there, take State Highway 65 north from McGregor to Aitkin County 14. Go east on Highway 14 for six miles to Aitkin County 36. Then go three miles farther east to the parking lot.

•Fish or swim in the bountiful lakes, bike or hike to your heart's content, enjoy 80 miles of grant-in-aid snowmobile trails and 17 miles of cross-country skiing, or snowshoe in the winter months in Savanna State Forest.

•If you want to find a place to relax, to enjoy the basics in the peace and quiet of your own spacious campsite in Hay Lake Campground, then look no further.


More about this forest


Visitor Alert:

Seasonal closures:

Savanna State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Dispersed Camping

Canoe / Kayak

Fishing

Hunting

Picnic Area

Picnic Shelters

Swimming

TRAILS

12 Miles Cross-Country Skiing

15 Miles Hiking

16 Miles Class I ATV

16 Miles Class II ATV

Snowmobiling


Attention Trail Users;

Notice: Groomed snowmobile trails, as signed, are closed starting Dec. 1 to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and highway licensed vehicles (HLV's).

• The Remote Lakes nonmotorized area north of Big Sandy Lake has some mountain biking opportunities on cross-country ski trails.


Temp Forest Road / OHV Closures

FACILITIES

Hay Lake Campground and Day-Use Area

SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST

• Savanna Portage State Park
• Mississippi State Water Trail

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