Due to extensive storm damage and flooding in spring 2022 in combination with limited road repair capacity, some state forest roads will be closed for an extended time. We ask your patience as we work through the long list of road, bridge, and culvert repairs this year.
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.
- Badoura State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
- Battleground State Forest
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 05/03/2022
- Bear Island State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: South Bear Head road gravel project is complete. Stay safe!
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 09/29/2022
- Beltrami Island State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Road repairs are taking place on many of the forest roads. Spot Graveling will be occuring on West Rapid River, Moose River East, Norland, River Road and Bemis Grade within the next month.
Contact: 218-386-1304/218-634-2172
Updated 09/19/2022
Individual road information:
Benards Orchard Trail: Repairs are taking place to fix low holes.
Updated 09/19/2022
Hammer Hills Road: There are several portions of the trail that have standing water. Proceed with caution. Rock work currently being done.
Updated 09/19/2022
Mary's Road: Repairs are currently being done on this road. Proceed with caution.
Updated 09/19/2022
Rapid River Road: Road has been opened but wet spots still exist due to recent rains. Drive with extra caution.
Updated 09/19/2022
Stotts Road: Repairs are currently being done on this road. Proceed with caution.
Updated 09/19/2022
Swamp Buck Trail: Repairs are currently being done on this road. Proceed with caution.
Updated 09/19/2022
West Rapid River Road: Road is open but wet due to recent heavy rains.
Updated 09/19/2022
- Big Fork State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 09/15/2022
- Birch Lakes State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are open to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 320-616-2450, ext. 233
Updated 09/29/2022
- Blackduck State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 06/23/2022
- Bowstring State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 09/15/2022
- Buena Vista State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 06/23/2022
- Burntside State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 09/29/2022
- Centennial State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 09/27/2022
- Chengwatana State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: OPEN South Fork road is open
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- Cloquet Valley State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-878-5640
Updated 10/03/2022
- Crow Wing State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 09/27/2022
- D.A.R. State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- Emily State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 09/27/2022
- Finland State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 09/29/2022
Individual road information:
Beaver River Road: Closed due to washouts. Due to the extensive nature of damage, the timeframe to open this road is unknown at this time.
Updated 09/29/2022
East General Grade #307: Closed due to washouts.
Updated 09/29/2022
Heffelfinger Road: Road closed due to bridge project on Crystal Bay Township side of road.
Updated 09/29/2022
Hockamin Creek Road: CLOSED
Updated 09/29/2022
Moose Walk/Moose Run: OPEN, EXCEPT section of Moose Run from Co. Rd. 6 to Finland Rec.Hall will remain CLOSED for repairs.
Updated 09/29/2022
Sonju Lake Road: Minor washouts. Travel with caution.
Updated 09/29/2022
Stoney River Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Whyte Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
- Fond du Lac State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-878-8640
Updated 10/03/2022
- Foot Hills State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-947-8600
Updated 09/27/2022
- General C. C. Andrews State Forest
General C. C. Andrews State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: OPEN Logging activity on East/West road by the intersection of Willow River north forest road.
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- George Washington State Forest
George Washington State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 09/29/2022
Individual road information:
Thistledew Trail: Trucks hauling, use caution
Updated 09/29/2022
Wasson Lake Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 09/29/2022
- Golden Anniversary State Forest
Golden Anniversary State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 09/15/2022
- Grand Portage State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 09/29/2022
Individual road information:
Andy Lake Road: Open
Updated 09/29/2022
Ester Lake: Esther Lake road is closed from the Arrowhead Trail to the Tom Lake Rd.
Updated 09/29/2022
Hovland Tower Road: Closed
Updated 09/29/2022
Irish Creek Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Jackson Lake:
Updated 09/29/2022
Kelly Hills Road: Closed
Updated 09/29/2022
Otter Lake Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Powers Lake Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Thorsen Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Thorson Road:
Updated 09/29/2022
Tom: Open Washout on the Tom Lake Access/ Brumbaugh Rd.
Updated 09/29/2022
Tomato Lake Road: Closed until further notice due to heavy rains.
Updated 09/29/2022
- Hill River State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: All roads are open unless posted otherwise. No ATV use is allowed on the Wiediger or Haypoint WMA roads.
Contact: 218-429-3012
Updated 09/21/2022
- Huntersville State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
- Insula Lake State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact:
Updated 09/29/2022
- Kabetogama State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Shuster road has had the 2 mile washed out culvert reset.9/9/2022 Thank you for your patience and stay safe!
Contact: 218-757-3274
Updated 09/29/2022
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 09/09/2022
Shuster: Road is in very rough shape. The washed out culvert has been reset. The road will remain open to provide access to the forest, however please be careful and stay safe if driving this road. Thank you for your patience.
Updated 09/22/2022
- Koochiching State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Some roads have flood damage, check for particular road opening/closures.
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 09/15/2022
Individual road information:
Dentaybow Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Nelson Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Promersberger Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Rifle Range Road: Flooding from beavers over the road. Please do not disturb the dam as trapping efforts are underway.
Updated 09/15/2022
River Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Section 10 Road: Open to all vehicles. Timber harvesting occurring on the first mile of road. use extra caution when around the equipment and trucks.
Updated 09/15/2022
Wisner Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons.
Updated 09/15/2022
- Lake Isabella State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact:
Updated 09/29/2022
- Lake Jeanette State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact:
Updated 09/29/2022
- Lake of the Woods State Forest
Lake of the Woods State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-395-6039
Updated 06/24/2022
- Land O' Lakes State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 09/27/2022
- Lost River State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Roads are open. Heavy Log Truck traffic from logging operations at this time. Scattered spot graveling will be taking place. Additional problems may develop in places with additional rainfall. Drive with caution.
Contact: 218-386-1304
Updated 09/19/2022
- Lyons State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
- Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 06/23/2022
- Nemadji State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: OPEN Please check trails page for trail information.
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- Northwest Angle State Forest
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 09/19/2022
- Pat Bayle State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 09/29/2022
- Paul Bunyan State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
Individual road information:
Gulch Forest Road:
Updated 06/23/2022
Halvorson Road: .
Updated 06/23/2022
- Pillsbury State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 09/27/2022
- Pine Island State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Some roads have flood damage, check for particular road opening/closures.
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 09/15/2022
Individual road information:
Ben Linn Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Boise Boulevard: CLOSED to all vehicles due to flooding
Updated 04/25/2022
Fiero Road: open to vehicles under 4 ton GVWR
Updated 09/15/2022
Hendrickson's Camp Road: Open to all vehicles under 4 ton GVW.
Updated 09/15/2022
Lindford Ditch Grade: We are aware of flooding from beavers over the road. Please do not disturb the dam as trapping efforts are underway. Excavator contract is prepared and road will be fixed as soon as beavers are removed.
Updated 09/15/2022
Mannilas Summer Road: Closed to all OHVs and vehicles over 2,000 lbs. GVW.
Updated 09/08/2022
Pine Island Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Pine Island Road West: Open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Porter Ridge Road: open to all vehicles
Updated 09/15/2022
Sturgeon River Landing Ro: open to all vehicles. Timber harvesting operations occurring at mile 2.5 of the road. Be cautious while traveling the road as heavy trucks are hauling.
Updated 09/15/2022
Toumey-Williams Road: Open to all vehicles under 4 tons GVW.
Updated 09/15/2022
- Red Lake State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: Roads are seasonally closed due to spring conditions.
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 06/23/2022
- Remer State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 12/06/2021
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
Status: Open
Comments: Open with exceptions
Contact: 507-522-5068
Updated 09/30/2022
Individual road information:
Barnacle Road: Road closed at first parking area due to road conditions
Updated 09/30/2022
Bronk Minimum Maintenance:
Updated 09/30/2022
- Rum River State Forest
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 09/29/2022
- Sand Dunes State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are open. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 763-856-4826
Updated 09/29/2022
- Savanna State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: All roads are closed unless otherwise posted.
Contact: 218-429-3012
Updated 09/21/2022
- Smokey Bear State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 08/18/2022
- Smoky Hills State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
Individual road information:
MMR 0420: Trucks hauling on this section until October 1, 2022
Updated 08/19/2022
- Snake River State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-679-3683/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- Solana State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: All roads are posted unless otherwise posted.
Contact: 218-429-3012
Updated 09/21/2022
Individual road information:
Barney's MMR # 1012: Open to vehicles less than 2000lbs GVW
Updated 09/21/2022
Dehaven : Closed
Updated 09/21/2022
Giese MMR: Closed
Updated 09/21/2022
Herubin MMR: Closed
Updated 09/21/2022
MMR 0601: Closed
Updated 09/21/2022
- St. Croix State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 09/29/2022
- Sturgeon River State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-274-7043
Updated 09/29/2022
- Two Inlets State Forest
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 08/19/2022
- Waukenabo State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: All roads are open unless otherwise posted.
Contact: 218-429-3012
Updated 09/21/2022
- Wealthwood State Forest
Status: Open
Comments: All forest roads are open unless posted otherwise. No ATV use is allowed on the Backstrom, Ecklund Impoundment or Johnson Lake Roads.
Contact: 218-429-3012
Updated 09/21/2022
- Welsh Lake State Forest
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
Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7734
Updated 08/19/2022
- Whiteface River State Forest
Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-879-0880 x 222
Updated 07/20/2022