Welsh Lake State Forest

Counties:

Cass, Hubbard

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Fire Danger Rating

Acres: 19,797


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Motor Vehicle/OHV Classification: Closed

Approved Firewood Vendors

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photo: Welsh Lake state forest

•Welsh Lake State Forest has two great recreational facilities within its boards, a state trail, Heartland State Trail and Leech Lake.

• The Heartland State Trail runs through on the west side of the state forest and is known for being the first rail-to-trail projects in the country.

• Leech Lake is known for its world-calls walleye, muskie, largemouth bass, black crappie, and bluegills fishing.

• The toughest part of this state forest is choosing what you want to do.

• There are no campgrounds within the forest. However, camping is available at Paul Buyan and Bowstring state forests.


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Welsh Lake State Forest at a glance...

RECREATION

Dispersed Camping

TRAILS

Hiking

Horseback

Mountain Biking

Snowmobiling


Temp Forest Road / OHV Closures

SPECIAL FEATURES IN STATE FOREST

• Heartland State Trail
• Steamboat WMA

OTHER DESTINATIONS

Bowstring State Forest
Paul Bunyan State Forest
Paul Bunyan State Trail