Check the list of state forest road and trail conditions (updated weekly on Thursday after 2 p.m.).
Visitor Alert:
- Due to wet and warm conditions, forest roads and trails are deteriorating rapidly this spring. Many roads and trails are not firm enough to support vehicle traffic without being damaged. The temporary closures could remain in effect until sometime in May, depending on weather conditions. Note: not all roads and trails in a particular forest may be closed. Signs may be posted before web pages are updated. Obey all signs.
| State forest | Comments | Road/Trail Exceptions | Contact # | Updated (Thursdays after 2 p.m.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badoura State Forest | All roads and trails will be open by the weekend of May 11, expect some soft spots to remain. Slow down to minimize the damage in these spots please. | 218-732-3309 | 05/07/2019 | |
| Battleground State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-308-2065 | 03/15/2019 | |
| Bear Island State Forest | OPEN | 218-300-7800 | 05/17/2019 | |
| Beltrami Island State Forest | Road restrictions have been lifted on most of the forest roads. Several roads still have weight restrictions in place. | 218-386-1304/218-634-2172 | 05/16/2019 | |
| Aichele Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Benards Orchard Trail atv only on east end. Watch for flooding due to beaver dams | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Blanchard Road Seasonally closed due to spring conditions | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Elkwood Road Will be opening gates before Memorial Day weekend. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Manwhiler Road CLOSED | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Mary's Road Will be opening gates before Memorial Day weekend. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| McAdams Road Will be opening gates before Memorial Day weekend. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Nelson Road CLOSED to vehicles over 9,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| North Nelson Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Noyes Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Roseau/LOW Trail CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Smith and Stacey Road Road open to public use; central part of road not suitable to vehicle traffic. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Swamp Buck Trail Will be opening gates before Memorial Day weekend. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Trout Stream Road Open for Walking Traffic | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Big Fork State Forest | 218-246-8343 | 05/16/2019 | ||
| Cutfoot Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons/axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Birch Lakes State Forest | State forest roads are Opened to highway-licensed vehicles. THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. Gate is usually closed in late October until spring. | 320-616-2450, ext. 233 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Blackduck State Forest | Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 218-835-3165 | 05/08/2019 | |
| Blanchard Road Road restrictions are in place for all forest roads. Gates will be closed on secondary roads. Please follow the posted restrictions | 04/04/2019 | |||
| Little Tamarack Road NE Road remains closed due to seasonal weight restrictions. | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Range Line Road North 2/3 | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Will Paul Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Bowstring State Forest | The Bowstring is a Limited Forest. Roads and Trails are closed unless posted open. System Forest Roads and Minimum Maintenance Forest Roads are open. | 218-246-8343 | 05/16/2019 | |
| Graves Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons/axle | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Little Long Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons/axle | 05/16/2019 | |||
| South Bowstring Road OPEN | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Buena Vista State Forest | Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 218-835-3165 | 05/08/2019 | |
| Buena Vista Forest Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Burntside State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-300-7800 | 05/17/2019 | |
| Centennial State Forest | OPEN | 218-203-4423 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Chengwatana State Forest | OPEN South Fork road is closed. | 320-245-6789/218-460-7020 | 05/16/2019 | |
| South Fork Road CLOSED | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Cloquet Valley State Forest | Open | 218-878-5640 | 05/22/2019 | |
| Crow Wing State Forest | Open | 218-203-4423 | 05/23/2019 | |
| D.A.R. State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 320-245-6789/218-460-7020 | 05/09/2019 | |
| Emily State Forest | Closed - Due to the wet spring, the forest roads are closed. Conditions will be regularly monitored and the roads will be reopened and the website updated when things dry out. | 218-203-4423 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Finland State Forest | State forest roads are subject to be closed to highway-licensed vehicles during the spring thaw. | 218-353-8844 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Fond du Lac State Forest | Open | 218-878-8640 | 05/22/2019 | |
| Spirit Lake Road Closed-Road is impassable and gates are locked. | 05/22/2019 | |||
| Foot Hills State Forest | Open | 218-947-3232 | 05/23/2019 | |
| General C. C. Andrews State Forest | OPEN | 320-245-6789/218-460-7020 | 05/16/2019 | |
| George Washington State Forest | 218-743-3694 | 05/17/2019 | ||
| Cameron Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Deer Farm Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons/axle from state gravel pit to South Loftgren Road. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Holmstrom Road Open to vehicles under 4,000 pounds per axle. | 05/10/2019 | |||
| Homestead Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Larson Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Long Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Lost Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| May Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Perkins Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| South Loftgren Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Stingy Lake Road Open to vehicles under 4,000 pounds per axle. | 04/22/2019 | |||
| Thistledew Trail | 05/17/2019 | |||
| Valley River Road Open to vehicles under 4,000 pounds per axle. | 05/10/2019 | |||
| Wasson Lake Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Wilson Lake Road OPEN to vehcles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Golden Anniversary State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-246-8343 | 05/16/2019 | |
| Grand Portage State Forest | State forest roads are subject to be closed to highway-licensed vehicles during the spring thaw. | 218-353-8844 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Hill River State Forest | All roads are open unless posted otherwise. | 218-429-3012 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Brower Road Closed | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Hybrid Aspen Road Closed | 05/23/2019 | |||
| MMR 1690 ClOSED | 05/23/2019 | |||
| North Taylor Lake Road Closed | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Huntersville State Forest | All roads and trails will be open by the weekend except for MMFR 0338. There is some damage to the road that will need repair before it is usable in a month or two. | 218-732-3309 | 05/01/2019 | |
| Insula Lake State Forest | THIS FOREST IS ALWAYS CLOSED TO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING BECAUSE IT IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE BWCA WILDERNESS. | 05/17/2019 | ||
| Kabetogama State Forest | OPEN. | 218-757-3274 | 05/17/2019 | |
| Koochiching State Forest | Open | 218-278-6651/218/254-7989 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Beaver Trail Open | 05/18/2018 | |||
| Caldwell Road Closed | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Cutfoot Road OPEN to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Dentaybow Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Ditch 7 Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Holmstrom Spur Road Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Mile Post Six Road Open to ATV/OHV's under 2000 lbs. | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Nelson Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Promersberger Road Open - Caution! Watch for washouts! | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Rifle Range Road Closed to vehicles over 2000 pounds | 05/23/2019 | |||
| River Road Open to ATV/OHV's under 2000 lbs. Gate will be closed on Tuesday, March 19th. | 05/09/2019 | |||
| Section 10 Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| South Lofgren Road Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Van Lynn Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Wisner Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Lake Isabella State Forest | THIS FOREST IS ALWAYS CLOSED TO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING BECAUSE IT IS ENTIRELY WITHIN THE BWCA WILDERNESS. | 05/17/2019 | ||
| Lake Jeanette State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 05/17/2019 | ||
| Lake of the Woods State Forest | OPEN. Note that Red Lake tribal lands are always closed to non-band members. Load restrictions are in place. The Aichele, Boquist and North Nelson Forest roads are posted at 1,000 pounds and under. All others are posted at 9,000 pounds. | 218-634-2172 | 04/15/2019 | |
| Aichele Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Bankton Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Blanchard Road Road restrictions are in place for all forest roads. Gates will be closed on secondary roads. Please follow the posted restrictions | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Boquist Road | 04/25/2017 | |||
| East Hogsback Road Open to vehicles under 1,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Hogsback Road Open to vehicles under 7,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Krull Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Nelson Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| North Nelson Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Pitt Grade Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Rapid River Road East Use caution due to road construction; watch for trucks hauling. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Spina Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Stoney Corners Road Open to vehicles under 9,000 lbs. GVW. | 04/25/2017 | |||
| Land O' Lakes State Forest | OPEN - The Pikus Forest Road is open. The Draper Forest Road is closed to highway licensed vehicles east of the junction with MMR 0169 (Draper Tower Rd), due to sink holes along the shoulder of the road. These holes are scheduled to be repaired within a week or two and the road will be opened to highway vehicles at that time. | 218-947-3232 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Lost River State Forest | Roads are open for public use. | 218-386-1304 | 05/16/2019 | |
| Campbell Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Lindberg Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Norland Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Lyons State Forest | The roads will be open by the weekend except the south 1/2 mile of MMFR 0375. Note MMFR 0377 has water over the road in the middle and you may need to turn around. | 218-732-3309 | 05/01/2019 | |
| Mississippi Headwaters State Forest | 218-835-3165 | 05/08/2019 | ||
| Bear Den Landing Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Nemadji State Forest | OPEN Watch out for blowdown and washes on the roads. Check the trails page on Trail information. Park road will be closed on June 1st for a special event. | 320-245-6789/218-460-7020 | 05/20/2019 | |
| Northwest Angle State Forest | 218-386-1304 | 05/16/2019 | ||
| Pat Bayle State Forest | 218-353-8844 | 05/23/2019 | ||
| Paul Bunyan State Forest | Minimum maintenance forest road 1066A, a spur off the Tee Pee Lakes forest road will have heavy truck hauling from mid May through June. This is part of the ATV route but there is no other reroute available so slow down on this trail please. | 218-835-3165 | 05/20/2019 | |
| Bear Den Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Gulch Forest Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Pillsbury State Forest | THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNIITES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-203-4423 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Pine Island State Forest | Open | 218-278-6651 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Anderson Road Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Ben Linn Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Blanchard Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Boise Boulevard CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW. | 06/28/2018 | |||
| Boquist Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW. | 06/28/2018 | |||
| Caldwell Road Closed. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| East Gemmell Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Fiero Road Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Flowing Well Road Closed due to washouts. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Frontier-Farmer Road CLOSED to vehicles over 1,000 lbs. GVW | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Hendrickson's Camp Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Indian Pines Road Closed to vehicles over 9,000 pounds GVW. | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Lindford Ditch Grade Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Little Tamarack Rd Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Mannilas Summer Road Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Pine Island Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Porter Ridge Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Promersberger Road Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Sandsmark Road Closed to vehicles over 9,000 pounds GVW. | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Sturgeon River Landing Ro Open | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Toumey-Williams Road Open to Henrickson Camp Road. | 05/23/2019 | |||
| West Gemmell Closed due to washouts. | 05/10/2019 | |||
| West Pine Island Road Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW | 05/23/2019 | |||
| Wildwood Road Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle. | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Red Lake State Forest | Open - See exceptions | 218-835-3165 | 05/08/2019 | |
| Blanchard Road Roads listed closed are due to spring thaw conditions. | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Little Tamarack Road 0098 seasonal spring closure in effect | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Lost River Road | 05/08/2019 | |||
| Remer State Forest | THERE ARE NO ROADS OR TRAILS IN THIS FOREST AND NO OHV-RIDING OPPORTUNITIES EXCEPT A PORTION OF THE SOO LINE TRAIL. | 218-203-4423 | 10/11/2018 | |
| Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest | Forest roads are OPEN to all motor vehicles unless signed otherwise. Forest trails are CLOSED unless signed open. NOTICE - SNAKE CREEK UNIT: 608th street closed for bridge work for approximately 2 months. Users should access the site from County 42. 4/1/19 | 507-522-5068 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Rum River State Forest | All roads are OPENED to all motor vehicle traffic. Including Rum River Road and spur roads, Dose Road, East Line Road, and Esker Trail in Mille Lacs County; and Apple Street and Arctic Trail in Kanabec County. | 320-679-3683 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Sand Dunes State Forest | State forest roads are OPEN to highway-licensed vehicles. THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNIITES IN THIS FOREST. | 763-856-4826 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Savanna State Forest | All roads are open unless posted otherwise. | 218-429-3012 | 05/22/2019 | |
| Aitkin Lake Road OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit) The road is closed 1.4 miles from the junction of County road 36 and the Aitkin Lake Forest Road due to a large impassable washout. Please call 218-429-3012 with any question. | 05/22/2019 | |||
| Hedbom Road OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit) | 05/22/2019 | |||
| Two Rivers Road CLOSED | 05/22/2019 | |||
| Smokey Bear State Forest | THERE ARE NO ROADS OR TRAILS, AND NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-278-6651 | 04/19/2019 | |
| Smoky Hills State Forest | All roads and trails will be open by the weekend of May 11, expect some soft spots to remain. Slow down to minimize the damage in these spots please. | 218-732-3309 | 05/07/2019 | |
| Snake River State Forest | OPEN | 320-679-3683/218-460-7020 | 05/23/2019 | |
| Solana State Forest | All roads are open unless posted otherwise. | 218-429-3012 | 05/22/2019 | |
| White Pine Spur MMR#0265 CLOSED | 05/22/2019 | |||
| St. Croix State Forest | OPEN Roads are rough and there is water over Mallard Lake road. | 320-245-6789/218-460-7020 | 05/16/2019 | |
| Sturgeon River State Forest | 218-274-7043 | 05/17/2019 | ||
| Dean Road | 05/17/2019 | |||
| French Road East 1/2 CLOSED. | 08/09/2018 | |||
| Shannon Lake Road Road is not open to through traffic due to a washout. | 05/14/2019 | |||
| Snake Trail Road | 05/16/2019 | |||
| Two Inlets State Forest | All roads and trails will be open by the weekend of May 11, expect some soft spots to remain. Slow down to minimize the damage in these spots please. | 218-732-3309 | 05/07/2019 | |
| Waukenabo State Forest | All roads are open unless posted otherwise. | 218-429-3012 | 05/22/2019 | |
| Red Lake Access Road Open to vehicles less than 2000lbs GVW | 05/22/2019 | |||
| Wealthwood State Forest | All roads are open unless posted otherwise. | 218-429-3012 | 05/22/2019 | |
| Welsh Lake State Forest | OPEN. THERE ARE NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-308-2065 | 03/31/2016 | |
| White Earth State Forest | All of the Little Scenic Forest Road is closed until the soil thaws and the road dries out. | 218-835-3165 | 05/08/2019 | |
| Anchor Mattson Road | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Angus Lake Road . | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Little Scenic Road All roads and trails will be open by the weekend of May 11, expect some soft spots to remain. Slow down to minimize the damage in these spots please. | 05/07/2019 | |||
| McKenzie Lake | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Sawmill Road | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Strawberry Mountain Road | 04/05/2019 | |||
| Whiteface River State Forest | THERE ARE NO ROADS OR TRAILS, AND NO OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE RIDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THIS FOREST. | 218-879-0880 x 222 | 05/22/2019 |