Temporary state forest road closures

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

Temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs
Redesigned temporary state forest road and state trail closure signs

Badoura State Forest

Badoura State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 06/09/2023

Battleground State Forest

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 06/05/2023

Bear Island State Forest

Bear Island State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Forest is open! Thank you for your patience and stay safe!

Contact: 218-300-7800

Updated 09/21/2023

Beltrami Island State Forest

Beltrami Island State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Most forest roads are currently open. Be aware of logging, OHV and general public traffic. ROW has been mowed on most roads.

Contact: 218-386-1304/218-634-2172

Updated 09/25/2023

Individual road information:

Saul Road: This road is a designated hunter walking trail. Open in frozen ground conditions for forest management purposes. Gates currently closed.

Updated 09/25/2023

Smith and Stacey Road: Road is currently open to traffic. Beaver had the road flooded in center portion. It is currently open-watch for flooding.

Updated 09/25/2023

Trout Stream Road: currently opened but not mowed.

Updated 09/25/2023

Big Fork State Forest

Big Fork State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-212-2001

Updated 09/08/2023

Birch Lakes State Forest

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: 320-616-2450, ext. 233

Updated 09/21/2023

Blackduck State Forest

Blackduck State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-888-7734

Updated 05/17/2023

Bowstring State Forest

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 09/08/2023

Buena Vista State Forest

Buena Vista State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Roads are closed due to spring conditions

Contact: 218-888-7734

Updated 05/17/2023

Burntside State Forest

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 09/21/2023

Centennial State Forest

Centennial State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-203-4423

Updated 09/22/2023

Chengwatana State Forest

Chengwatana State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: OPEN This forest is OPEN. Watch for trees down on the trail/roads.

Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020

Updated 09/13/2023

Cloquet Valley State Forest

Cloquet Valley State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-878-5640

Updated 09/08/2023

Crow Wing State Forest

Crow Wing State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-203-4423

Updated 09/22/2023

D.A.R. State Forest

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 09/13/2023

Emily State Forest

Emily State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-203-4423

Updated 09/22/2023

Finland State Forest

Finland State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Use caution when driving state forest roads. Logging on Heffelfinger. Grading underway.

Contact: 218-353-8844

Updated 09/21/2023

Individual road information:

Beaver River Road: The road is washed out at the crossing of the East Branch of the Beaver River. The road is closed on the south end by the state gravel pit and on the north end by the Beaver River crossing. The estimated completion of the repair is late summer/early fall 2023. Construction to install a bridge is anticipated to begin in mid-July.

Updated 09/21/2023

Fond du Lac State Forest

Fond du Lac State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-878-8640

Updated 09/05/2023

Foot Hills State Forest

Foot Hills State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-947-8600

Updated 09/22/2023

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 09/13/2023

George Washington State Forest

George Washington State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-212-2001

Updated 09/21/2023

Individual road information:

Thistledew ATV Trail: Use caution in the area by ThistleDew Lake, Logging operations on the trail

Updated 09/21/2023

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 09/08/2023

Grand Portage State Forest

Grand Portage State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Use caution when driving state forest roads. Partial washout east of the junction of Jackson Lake Rd and Otter Lake Rd. Gravel and culvert work on Powers Lake Rd.

Contact: 218-353-8844

Updated 09/21/2023

Individual road information:

Andy Lake Road: Open

Updated 09/21/2023

Ester Lake:

Updated 09/21/2023

Hovland Tower Road: Closed

Updated 09/21/2023

Irish Creek Road:

Updated 09/21/2023

Jackson Lake:

Updated 09/21/2023

Kelly Hills Road: Closed

Updated 09/21/2023

Otter Lake Road: Watch out for partial washed out culvert east of the junction of Jackson Lake Rd and Otter Lake Rd.

Updated 09/21/2023

Powers Lake Road: Culvert and gravel hauling. Use caution.

Updated 09/21/2023

Thorsen Road:

Updated 09/21/2023

Thorson Road:

Updated 09/21/2023

Tom: Open Washout on the Tom Lake Access/ Brumbaugh Rd. Drivable, but use caution.

Updated 09/21/2023

Tomato Lake Road: Closed until further notice due to heavy rains.

Updated 09/21/2023

Hill River State Forest

Hill River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: All roads are open within the forest, but many roads have ice damage to trees from a December storm. Please travel with care. The Wiediger and Haypoint roads are not open to ATV/UTV use per Wildlife Management Area rules.

Contact: 218-429-3012

Updated 09/14/2023

Individual road information:

Hybrid Aspen Road: Closed

Updated 09/14/2023

Quadna Road: Closed

Updated 09/14/2023

Huntersville State Forest

Huntersville State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 06/09/2023

Insula Lake State Forest

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 09/21/2023

Kabetogama State Forest

Kabetogama State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Forest is open. Stay safe!

Contact: 218-757-3274

Updated 09/21/2023

Individual road information:

McConnichi: Road is in very rough shape, however will remain open to provide access to the forest. Please be careful and stay safe if driving this road. Thank you for your patience.

Updated 05/25/2023

North Ash Lake Road: Culvert has been replaced at the 14 mile. Thank you for your patience and stay safe! 8/31/2023

Updated 08/31/2023

Koochiching State Forest

Koochiching State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-888-9051

Updated 09/14/2023

Individual road information:

Dentaybow Road: Open to all vehicles. Heavy logging traffic on road, use caution while driving.

Updated 09/14/2023

Nelson Road: open to all vehicles. One culvert is washed out but is passable in a 4x4

Updated 09/14/2023

Promersberger Road: Open to all vehicles.

Updated 09/14/2023

Rifle Range Road: Open to all vehicles under 2000 lbs GVW

Updated 09/14/2023

River Road:

Updated 09/14/2023

Section 10 Road: Open to all vehicles

Updated 09/14/2023

Wisner Road: Road open to vehicles under 4 ton axle weight.

Updated 09/14/2023

Lake Isabella State Forest

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 09/21/2023

Lake Jeanette State Forest

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 09/21/2023

Lake of the Woods State Forest

Lake of the Woods State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-395-6039

Updated 06/24/2022

Land O' Lakes State Forest

Land O' Lakes State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: There is an increase in logging activity on the draper road near the plantation loop from an on going timber sale.

Contact: 218-203-4423

Updated 09/22/2023

Lost River State Forest

Lost River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Closed

Comments: Lost river Roads are currently closed to the public due to Norland Road Project. Roads should be open again by 10/13/2023.

Contact: 218-386-1304

Updated 09/27/2023

Lyons State Forest

Lyons State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 06/09/2023

Mississippi Headwaters State Forest

Mississippi Headwaters State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-888-7734

Updated 05/17/2023

Nemadji State Forest

Nemadji State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: OPEN This forest is OPEN. Watch for trees down on the trail/roads. Bigtooth road might be impassable.

Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020

Updated 09/13/2023

Northwest Angle State Forest

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 07/27/2023

Pat Bayle State Forest

Pat Bayle State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-353-8844

Updated 09/21/2023

Paul Bunyan State Forest

Paul Bunyan State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: The following forest roads are closed within the White Earth State Forest starting at 12:01 AM, August 23, 2023 through 11:30 PM, August, 26, 2023 for the Ojibwe Forests Rally: - East Gulch - Refuge Rd Spur 1, Spur 2 - Steamboat Spur 2 Short Cut - Spur 1 - Kabekona - Akeley Cutoff - Parkway - Thorpe Tower

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 08/15/2023

Pillsbury State Forest

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 09/22/2023

Pine Island State Forest

Pine Island State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Seasonal load limits are posted on all forest roads.

Contact: 218-888-9050

Updated 09/14/2023

Individual road information:

Ben Linn Road: Open to all vehicles.

Updated 09/14/2023

Boise Boulevard: CLOSED to all vehicles due to flooding

Updated 04/25/2022

Fiero Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons

Updated 09/14/2023

Hendrickson's Camp Road: Open to vehicles under 4 ton

Updated 09/14/2023

Lindford Ditch Grade: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs. Heavy log truck traffic operating at the gate.

Updated 09/14/2023

Mannilas Summer Road: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW

Updated 09/14/2023

Pine Island Road: Open to all vehicles.

Updated 09/14/2023

Porter Ridge Road: Open to all vehicles

Updated 09/14/2023

Sturgeon River Landing Ro: open to all vehicles

Updated 09/14/2023

Toumey-Williams Road: Closed to vehicles over 4 Tons

Updated 09/14/2023

Red Lake State Forest

Red Lake State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Closed

Comments: Roads are seasonally closed due to spring conditions.

Contact: 218-888-7734

Updated 05/17/2023

Remer State Forest

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 07/03/2023

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 09/21/2023

Individual road information:

Barnacle Road: Road closed at first parking area due to road conditions

Updated 09/21/2023

Bronk Minimum Maintenance:

Updated 09/21/2023

Rum River State Forest

Rum River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: State forest roads are OPEN. This includes Apple Street, Arctic Trail, Rum River Road and spur roads, Esker Trail, Dose Road, and East Line Road.

Contact: 320-679-3683

Updated 09/21/2023

Sand Dunes State Forest

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 09/21/2023

Savanna State Forest

Savanna State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Unless posted otherwise all roads are open within the forest, but many roads have ice damage to trees from a December storm. Please travel with care.

Contact: 218-429-3012

Updated 09/14/2023

Smokey Bear State Forest

Smokey Bear State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Closed

Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.

Contact: 218-888-9050

Updated 04/06/2023

Smoky Hills State Forest

Smoky Hills State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 06/09/2023

Snake River State Forest

Snake River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: OPEN

Contact: 320-679-3683/218-460-7020

Updated 09/21/2023

Solana State Forest

Solana State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: Unless otherwise posted all roads are open within the forest, but many roads have ice damage to trees from a December storm. Please travel with care.

Contact: 218-429-3012

Updated 09/14/2023

Individual road information:

Giese MMR: Closed

Updated 09/14/2023

Herubin MMR: Closed

Updated 09/14/2023

MMR 0601: Closed

Updated 09/14/2023

St. Croix State Forest

St. Croix State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: OPEN Watch for trees down on the trail/roads.

Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020

Updated 09/13/2023

Sturgeon River State Forest

Sturgeon River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments:

Contact: 218-274-7043

Updated 09/21/2023

Two Inlets State Forest

Two Inlets State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: The following forest roads are closed within the White Earth State Forest starting at 12:01 AM, August 23, 2023 through 11:30 PM, August, 26, 2023 for the Ojibwe Forests Rally: - Small Lake - Two Inlets

Contact: 218-732-3309

Updated 08/15/2023

Waukenabo State Forest

Waukenabo State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: All roads are open within the forest, but many roads have ice damage to trees from a December storm. Please travel with care.

Contact: 218-429-3012

Updated 09/14/2023

Wealthwood State Forest

Wealthwood State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: All roads are open within the forest, but many roads have ice damage to trees from a December storm. Please travel with care. The Backstorm, Johnson Lake and Ecklund Impoundment roads are not open to ATV/UTV use per Wildlife Management Area rules.

Contact: 218-429-3012

Updated 09/14/2023

Welsh Lake State Forest

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 06/09/2022

White Earth State Forest

White Earth State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Open

Comments: The following forest roads are closed within the White Earth State Forest starting at 12:01 AM, August 23, 2023 through 11:30 PM, August, 26, 2023 for the Ojibwe Forests Rally: - Height of Land Road - Sawmill Road

Contact: 218-888-7734

Updated 08/15/2023

Individual road information:

Little Scenic Road: Road is closed for spring breakup.

Updated 05/17/2023

Whiteface River State Forest

Whiteface River State Forest

State Forest Roads Status: Closed

Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.

Contact: 218-879-0880 x 222

Updated 06/09/2023

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