National forest

Superior National Forest

Superior National Forest covers 3,900,000 acres across Minnesota. Free dispersed camping is allowed.

Superior National Forest
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Superior National Forest map

Superior National Forest boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

Yes, dispersed camping is allowed on Superior National Forest without a fee.
Superior National Forest is managed through the Tofte Ranger District.

Camping on Superior National Forest

Dispersed camping allowed

Fire restrictions change by district and season: check the current alerts and restrictions before you go.

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the boundary: Alruss fishing , Bogus fishing , Chant fishing , Crosscut fishing , Dan fishing , Feather fishing , Glacier Pond 1 fishing , Glacier Pond 2 fishing , Gypsy fishing , High fishing , Hogback fishing , Memegwesi fishing , Mink fishing , Olson fishing , Scarp fishing , Section Eight fishing , Skull fishing , Surber fishing , Talus fishing , Thompson fishing , Tofte fishing , Unnamed fishing , Unnamed fishing , with stocking records and species on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Superior National Forest

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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