Temporary closures
Please note, venues listed on this page are generally partially and/or temporarily closed. Since conditions can change quickly, the DNR advises people to check the individual state park, state trail, or state forest web pages or call the DNR Information Center at 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 for the latest information.
Temporary road and trail closures are updated Thursdays after 2 p.m.
Visitor Alert:
OHV Riding Restrictions During Deer Hunting Season
- OHV trails and routes on state forest trails are restricted to use of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) in some areas during the firearms deer hunting season. More information
Temporary closures along trails
State forests
State trails
- Douglas State Trail -The entire trail is open but use caution on the gravel section next to the New Haven bridge located 7.5 miles north of Rochester. This bridge will be closed Sept 23-25 for paving. (Updated 9/23/13)
- Gateway State Trail - The trail will be closed from Cayuga Street to L’Orient Street in St Paul until approximately September 16 as part of the I35E reconstruction. Additional trail closures will occur during future construction activities. (Updated 9/11/13)
- Root River State Trail - The trail segment between Whalan and Peterson are closed weekdays through mid-August for culvert replacement. There is no marked detour. The trail will be open for weekend use. (Updated 8/9/13)
- Willard Munger State Trail - Trail construction and bridge projects continue through the fall. Check the main trail page for updates. Map of construction areas
(Updated 9/3/13)
OHV trails
- Gandy Dancer Trail - St. Croix River bridge repairs: Starting September 2, 2013, bridge repairs will close the bridge and portion of the trail from approximately 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Watch for signs daily when repairs close this area. Repairs will be completed mid-October. (Updated 9/3/13)
- OHV trail temporary closures
Temporary closures at state parks
State Parks
- Beaver Creek Valley State Park - The swinging bridge is currently closed until repair work is completed. Quarry trail is closed. (Updated 7/23/13)
- Interstate State Park - Canoe and kayak rental on the St. Croix River is suspended until further notice due to Federal shutdown. Please watch the website for updates. (Updated 10/3/13)
- Jay Cooke State Park - Oldenburg Point and Jay Cooke Road area are closed for construction. Swinging bridge is under construction until Fall 2013. Some trails unavailable due to bridge closure. (Updated 6/25/13)
- St. Croix State Park - Canoe and kayak rental on the St. Croix River is suspended until further notice due to Federal shutdown. Please watch the website for updates. (Updated 10/3/13)
- Tettegouche State Park - Visitor center office and rest area closed for construction into Fall 2013.
- William O'Brien State Park - Canoe and kayak rental on the St. Croix River is suspended until further notice due to Federal shutdown. Please watch the website for updates. (Updated 10/3/13)
County land
Public water accesses
The DNR recommends contacting the nearest DNR area office for more information about whether specific accesses are open or closed.
