Know before you go! Changing conditions, construction, and safety considerations can lead to the closure of state forest roads. Road condition updates are updated weekly, for the most current conditions call the contact number listed for each state forest below.
For information on roads and trails on county land, contact the appropriate county.
Make sure to check for these signs while you're in the state forests
- Badoura State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 04/22/2026
- Battleground State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no State Forest Roads or Off-Highway Vehicle riding opportunities the Battleground State Forest which is classified as a "closed" forest with respect to OHV opportunities.
Contact: 218-308-2065
Updated 03/16/2026
- Bear Island State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 05/19/2026
- Beltrami Island State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Restrictions were lifted on 5/15/2026. Most road gates are open and signs have been removed. Expect roads to get somewhat sloppy with upcoming rains. Recent wind events have also caused tree blowdown on many of the roads and trails. If you have any questions feel free to call the local DNR forestry office. Warroad 218-386-1304 Baudette 218-395-6039
Contact: 218-386-1304/218-395-6039
Updated 05/16/2026
Individual road information:
Aichele Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Bankton Road: Closed to Vehicles over 9000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Benards Orchard Trail: North end of Bernards Orchard trail is open. East west stretch on the south end is restricted to 2000 pounds.
Updated 05/16/2026
Blue Kettle Trail: Closed. Located in Red Lake WMA. This trail is not open to ATV use. Must get permission to use access from Red Lake WMA at Norris Camp.
Updated 05/16/2026
Canning Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
East Hogsback Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Faunce: Closed to Vehicles over 9000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Krull Road: CLOSED to vehicles over 9,000 lbs. GVW
Updated 05/16/2026
Manwhiler Road: Closed
Updated 05/16/2026
Mary's Road: 2000lb load restriction in place. Gate closed.
Updated 05/16/2026
McAdams Road: Closed to vehicles over 2000lb GVW. Gated.
Updated 05/16/2026
Nelson Road: CLOSED to vehicles over 9,000 lbs. GVW
Updated 05/16/2026
North Nelson Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Noyes Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Pitt Grade Road: Closed to Vehicles over 9000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Santa Anna Road: CLOSED to vehicles over 9,000 lbs. GVW
Updated 05/16/2026
Saul Road: This road is a designated hunter walking trail. Open in frozen ground conditions for forest management purposes. Gates currently closed.
Updated 05/16/2026
Spina Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Stoney Corners Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
Swamp Buck Trail: Closed to vehicles over 2000lb GVW. Gated.
Updated 05/16/2026
Trout Stream Road: Trail closed gate Closed.
Updated 05/16/2026
West Bankton Road: Closed to Vehicles over 2000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight.
Updated 05/16/2026
- Big Fork State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Road closure order
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 05/19/2026
Individual road information:
Cutfoot Road: Closed for the spring.
Updated 04/30/2026
- Birch Lakes State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are currently open to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 320-232-1061
Updated 05/14/2026
- Blackduck State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 05/01/2026
Individual road information:
Little Tamarack Road NE:
Updated 04/29/2026
Will Paul Road:
Updated 05/01/2026
- Bowstring State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: Bowstring State Forest is a limited forest and trails within the forest are closed unless posted open.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 04/30/2026
Individual road information:
Graves Lake Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 04/30/2026
Little Long Lake Road: OPEN
Updated 04/30/2026
South Bowstring Road: OPEN
Updated 04/30/2026
- Buena Vista State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 04/27/2026
Individual road information:
Buena Vista Forest Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Fosston Trail:
Updated 04/27/2026
- Burntside State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 05/19/2026
- Centennial State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Dagget Brook road is still CLOSED For road construction.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 05/15/2026
- Chengwatana State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Open
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 05/14/2026
Individual road information:
South Fork Road: CLOSED. Tentatively planned to re-open mid August
Updated 05/14/2026
- Cloquet Valley State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-878-5640
Updated 04/30/2026
- Crow Wing State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 05/15/2026
- D.A.R. State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 05/14/2026
- Emily State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 05/15/2026
- Finland State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Call Kevin Johnson (DNR Trails Supervisor) with any ATV / Snowmobile trail questions at 218-834-1431.
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 05/14/2026
Individual road information:
Beaver River Road: Minor washouts along road. Slow down and use caution.
Updated 05/14/2026
East General Grade #307:
Updated 05/14/2026
Heffelfinger Road: Minor washouts along road. Use caution and slow down.
Updated 05/14/2026
Sonju Lake Road: Many washouts along road. Use caution and slow down.
Updated 05/14/2026
Stoney River Road:
Updated 05/14/2026
Whyte Road:
Updated 05/14/2026
- Fond du Lac State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Arrowhead Trail is closed due to a washout. Should be fixed sometime in June.
Contact: 218-878-8640
Updated 05/04/2026
- Foot Hills State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-947-8600
Updated 05/15/2026
- General C. C. Andrews State Forest
General C. C. Andrews State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 05/14/2026
- George Washington State Forest
George Washington State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 05/20/2026
- Golden Anniversary State Forest
Golden Anniversary State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 04/08/2026
- Grand Portage State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Call Kevin Johnson (DNR Trails Supervisor) with any ATV / Snowmobile trail questions at 218-834-1431.
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 05/14/2026
- Hill River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 05/12/2026
Individual road information:
Annie Dagle: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Splithand : Open
Updated 04/24/2026
Washburn Lake : OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
White Elk : Open
Updated 04/24/2026
- Huntersville State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 04/20/2026
- Insula Lake State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 05/19/2026
- Kabetogama State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 05/19/2026
- Koochiching State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-9051
Updated 05/19/2026
Individual road information:
Biondich Road: 3/20/2026. Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 03/19/2026
Caldwell Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 04/30/2026
Cutfoot Road: Closed
Updated 04/30/2026
Dentaybow Road: Open to highway vehicles.
Updated 05/11/2026
Holmstrom Spur Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 04/30/2026
Johnson Farm Road: 3/20/2026. Closed to vehicles over 2000 lb GVW
Updated 03/19/2026
Nelson Road: Closed to highway vehicles.
Updated 04/23/2026
North Ash Lake Road: 3/20/2026. Closed to vehicles over 2000 lb GVW
Updated 03/19/2026
Promersberger Road: Open to vehicles under 10,000 lbs.
Updated 05/05/2026
Rifle Range Road: Open to all vehicles under 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 04/23/2026
River Road: Closed to highway vehicles.
Updated 05/05/2026
Section 10 Road: open to highway vehicles.
Updated 05/05/2026
South Lofgren Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 04/30/2026
Wisner Road: Open to all vehicles under 4 ton axle weight
Updated 05/05/2026
- Lake Isabella State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 05/08/2026
- Lake Jeanette State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 05/19/2026
- Lake of the Woods State Forest
Lake of the Woods State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-395-6039
Updated 03/16/2026
- Land O' Lakes State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 05/15/2026
- Lost River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: The gate to Lost River has been open and roads are open to vehicle use.
Contact: 218-450-5450
Updated 05/16/2026
Individual road information:
Grafstrom Trail: Trail is not suitable for vehicle use.
Updated 05/16/2026
- Lyons State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 04/20/2026
- Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 04/27/2026
Individual road information:
Bear Den Landing Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Old Fosston Trail Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Pine Point Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
- Nemadji State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550
Updated 05/14/2026
- Northwest Angle State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no Off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Red Lake tribal lands are always closed to non-band members.
Contact: 218-386-1304
Updated 05/16/2026
- Pat Bayle State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 05/14/2026
- Paul Bunyan State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: All roads east of Highway 64 will be closed on May 16th for the Headwaters Rally Car Race.
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 05/06/2026
- Pillsbury State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 05/15/2026
- Pine Island State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 05/19/2026
Individual road information:
Ben Linn Road: Open to all vehicles under 10,000 pounds GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Boise Boulevard: Closed to all vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Boquist Road: CLOSED to vehicles over 2,000 lbs. GVW.
Updated 05/08/2026
Caldwell Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 05/08/2026
East Gemmell: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 05/08/2026
Fiero Road: Open to vehicles under 10,000 lbs
Updated 05/08/2026
Flowing Well Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 05/08/2026
Henrickson's Camp Road: Closed to highway vehicles.
Updated 05/08/2026
Indian Pines Road: Closed to vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW.
Updated 05/08/2026
Lindford Ditch Grade: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs.
Updated 05/08/2026
Little Tamarack Rd:
Updated 05/08/2026
Lost River Road:
Updated 05/08/2026
Mannilas Summer Road: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Old Buck Road:
Updated 05/08/2026
Pine Island Road: Open to all vehicles under 10,000 lbs GVW to Mile 18 (Christenson's Corner)
Updated 05/08/2026
Pine Island Road West: open to vehicles under 2,000 LBs GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Porter Ridge Road: open to all vehicles under 10,000 lbs GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Sturgeon River Landing Ro: open to highway vehicles
Updated 05/11/2026
Twomey-Williams Road: Closed to highway vehicles
Updated 05/08/2026
West Gemmell: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 05/08/2026
Wildwood Road: OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 05/08/2026
- Red Lake State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: Closed due to spring thaw conditions
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 03/19/2026
Individual road information:
Blanchard Road: Road closed due to flooding.
Updated 03/19/2026
Range Line Road: Road closed due to spring thaw conditions.
Updated 03/19/2026
- Remer State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 03/16/2026
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Open with exceptions
Contact: 507-522-5068
Updated 05/14/2026
Individual road information:
Barnacle Road: Road closed at first parking area due to road conditions
Updated 05/14/2026
- Rum River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are currently OPEN
Contact: 320-679-3683
Updated 05/14/2026
- Sand Dunes State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are OPEN to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 763-279-4300
Updated 05/14/2026
- Savanna State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 05/12/2026
Individual road information:
Aitkin Lake Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Hay Lake Campground Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Hedbom Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Remote Lake Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Remote Pit: Open
Updated 04/24/2026
Sandy River Access Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
West Remote Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
- Smokey Bear State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Road closure order
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 04/07/2026
- Smoky Hills State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 04/22/2026
- Snake River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Roads are open.
Contact: 320-679-3683/218-460-7020
Updated 05/14/2026
- Solana State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Herubin Road remains closed until further notice.
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 05/14/2026
Individual road information:
East White Pine : OPEN (4 Ton Axle Limit)
Updated 04/27/2026
MMR 1666: OPEN (4 Ton Axle Limit)
Updated 04/27/2026
West White Pine : OPEN
Updated 04/27/2026
- St. Croix State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 05/14/2026
- Sturgeon River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-274-7043
Updated 05/20/2026
- Two Inlets State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 04/22/2026
- Waukenabo State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 05/12/2026
Individual road information:
Moulton Lake : OPEN 4 ton per axle limit
Updated 04/24/2026
Red Lake: OPEN 4 ton per axle limit
Updated 04/24/2026
- Wealthwood State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 05/12/2026
Individual road information:
Ecklund Impoundment Road: Closed
Updated 04/24/2026
- Welsh Lake State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-308-2065
Updated 03/16/2026
- White Earth State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 03/19/2026
Individual road information:
Little Scenic Road:
Updated 03/17/2026
- Whiteface River State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no State Forest Roads or Off-Highway Vehicle riding opportunities the Whiteface River State Forest which is classified as a "closed" forest with respect to OHV opportunities.
Contact: 218-879-0880 x 222
Updated 03/16/2026