Agassiz Wilderness
Agassiz Wilderness is a 4,000-acre wilderness area in Marshall County, Minnesota. It rises from about 1,141 to 1,150 ft. The nearest town is Middle River, 8.4 miles away in a straight line.
Agassiz Wilderness map
Agassiz Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
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
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Middle River, MN is the nearest town, 8.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). The wilderness.net page for this area places it about 11 miles east of Holt.
- The highest ground in Agassiz Wilderness is about 1,150 ft, and its lowest about 1,141 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Agassiz Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 4,000 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Wildlife Refuge Specialist |
Getting to Agassiz Wilderness
- Middle River, MN is the nearest town, 8.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
- The wilderness.net page for this area places it about 11 miles east of Holt.
- Access roads named on the area's wilderness.net page: Marshall County Road.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Agassiz Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Agassiz Wilderness
- Kuriko Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Agassiz Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeAgassiz Wilderness lies inside Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Minnesota
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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